Business Research Tools

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Ohio Business Name Search: Search for businesses registered or incorporated in Ohio, using business name, agent name, or previous business name
Reference USA Business Search: Search by company name or city. Results include current officers, address, and other corporate information. Requires login (use your Cincinnati Public Library card)
Ohio UCC Filing Search: Identify debtor and secured party (individual or organization) through name search
Ohio Certificate of Good Standing: Validate a certificate of good standing and certificate of full force and credit issued by the State of Ohio.
More business tools for Kentucky and Indiana

BRB Publications: BRB lists Internet-accessible resources by county or municipality. All resources are off-site.
Search Systems: This site lists types of resources - licenses, libraries, tax refunds, etc. - and indicates whether a free resource is available or not. All resources are off-site.

Ohio State Licensing Information: State agencies license a variety of professions, from accounting and architects to security guards and teachers.
Credential Tools @ Knowx: Professional License Search; Doctor Background Check; Dentist Background Check; Searching is free but detailed results require payment.

EDGAR Filing Search: This is the SEC's official company search for filings.
Free Edgar: The Freeedgar site shows a real-time listing of filings to the SEC