Learn about the various types of searches and search products for corporations, non-profit organizations and business names.
You can request a search of Corporate Registry’s records for information about a current or formerly registered:
- Alberta corporation
- extra-provincial corporation
- partnership
- trade name
- incorporated non-profit organization
Registry agents provide all of the search services listed below.
Registry agent product catalogue (PDF, 25 pages)
Certified current search
- displays specific types of information for profit and non-profit corporations and for registered trade names and partnerships
- Information available can include:
- registration date
- owners
- directors
- legal addresses
Certified historical search
- similar to a current search except that the information is for a specific date in the past
Certificate of status
- provides confirmation of the current status of a corporation or incorporated non-profit organization
- certificates of status are not available for trade names and partnerships
Historical certificate of status
- similar to a current certificate of status except that status is confirmed for a specific date in the past
Certified copy of information
- this is a certificate or proof of filing resulting from a specific registration for a particular corporation, non-profit organization, trade name or partnership
Certified copy of transaction
- this is a list of the changes to information resulting from a registration for a corporation, non-profit organization, trade name or partnership
Certified copy of attachment to registration
- this is a document that’s required to be submitted as part of a registration, e.g. court order, society bylaws, limited partnership agreement
Digital copy of attachment to registration
- this is a digital copy of the attachment to registration, in PDF format
Certified copy of pre-1998 document
- this is a certified copy of a registration document that was submitted prior to 1998, such as articles of incorporation, declaration of trade name or notice of director
Digital copy of pre-1998 document
- prior to 1998, all registration information was submitted in paper format – these documents are now available in PDF format
Contact this service
780-427-7013 (Edmonton)
8:15 am - 4:30 pm (Monday to Friday, closed statutory holidays)