Corporate searches
Before doing business with a company, you may want to learn a little bit more about them. A corporate search or certificate of status can provide you with the information you need.
When to request a corporate search
Request a corporate search to:
- Find information about Alberta or extra-provincially registered corporations, 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.
When to request a certificate of status
Request a certificate of status to:
- Verify the company is in good standing.
- Certify a corporation's status, legal company name, or incorporation date.
- Register the corporation out of province.
- Set up banking.
If you want to determine the availability of a corporate name, request a NUANS report.
What you need when requesting these searches
- Your AMA membership card
- Your completed form:
Corporate Search Request form
OR
Certificate of Status form
With one of the following:
- The legal company name or Alberta Number (for a numbered corporation)
- Corporate Access Number (appears on previous corporate document)
Types of corporate searches
You can request both current and historical searches from any AMA Registry centre. Results may include:
- 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
Fees
Prices vary by region.
Have a question? Ready to go?
Let us help you with the paperwork. Our professional certified registry agents will work with you and your schedule.
Choose how you'd like to complete your transaction:
- Phone: 1-866-989-6370.
- Fax: 780-989-6378 or toll-free to 1-855-333-6378 (within Canada and USA).
- Email: registries@ama.ab.ca.
- In-person. Find an AMA Registry centre near you.
When requesting a corporate search with us by fax or email, in addition to sending us your completed form, include a photocopy of your personal identification and required credit card authorization.
Please note: In order to use our Corporate Registry services, you must be a member in good standing with the AMA, CAA or AAA.
A professional certified registry agent may provide assistance, but please be advised that the role of the agent does not include the provisions of legal advice. AMA recommends that you consult a lawyer licensed to practice law in Alberta on all matters pertaining to the regulations of documents in the corporate registry.
