Corporate searches
In order to use our Corporate Registry services, you must be a member in good standing with the AMA, CAA or AAA. Not a member? Join AMA now.

Documents you need when requesting a corporate search

With one of the following:

  • The legal company name or Alberta Number (for a numbered corporation)
  • Corporate Access Number (appears on previous corporate documents

Fax your completed form to 780-989-6378 or bring it into any AMA Registry centre.

When should you request a corporate search?

When you want to:

  • Find information about Alberta or extra-provincially registered corporations, including partnerships or trade names.
  • Determine whom and where to send legal documents.
  • Ensure that a company can legally conduct business.
  • Obtain names and addresses of the directors and shareholders of a corporation.

If you want to determine the availability of a corporate name, request a NUANS report.

Current and historical corporate searches

You can request both types of search from any AMA Registry centre:

Current search

Provides current information about the organization, including:

  • How long the organization has been in operation
  • Registered address
  • Records address
  • Director and/or shareholder names
  • Declarants names (for trade name searches only)
  • Attorney(s)
  • Corporate status
  • Incorporated date
  • Name changes
  • Amalgamations
Historical search

  • Provides the same information as the Current Search but for a specific date in the past.
  • Is available by special order.
Fees

Prices vary by region.

Call toll-free 866-989-6370
for product pricing at your local AMA Registry centre.

For additional information visit:

Service Alberta
Corporate Registry Searches


AMA does NOT provide legal advice. It is important for you to know your legal rights and liabilities. You may wish to contact a lawyer to help you decide what is best for your business.