Office of Minnesota Secretary of State Business Identity Recovery
In January 2026 the Minnesota Secretary of State created the Business Identity Recovery process, a free and fast way to help Minnesotan businesses correct records affected by business identity theft.
With new legal authority, the office can investigate and redact illegitimate filings once a business owner reports a wrongful filing.
If your name, address, or business information was used in filings without your permission, you may be a victim.
Common examples include:
- Being listed as a registered agent or organizer without consent
- Your home address used as a business address
- A business created using your identity
- Changes made to an existing business record without approval
Affected individuals can submit a Declaration of Wrongful Filing to the Secretary of State for investigation.
To prevent business identity theft:
- File your annual renewals on time
- Keep a valid official email address on file for notices
- Submit business changes promptly
- Regularly check your business details online and report unauthorized updates
For more information on this process, please review the Business Identity Recovery on the Minnesota DEED website via the link below.
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