Use this resource center to access official credit-report tools, consumer complaint resources, specialty reporting agencies, credit-building tools, business banking and financing resources, and federal consumer-credit laws.
These resources can help you review reports, submit complaints, request specialty consumer files, research your rights, and explore business-credit and funding options.
Explore personal revolving-credit resources and available card options.
View Personal CardsExplore business credit-card resources and available card options.
View Business CardsExplore personal-loan resources and what to consider before borrowing.
View Personal LoansExplore business banking, business loans and funding resources.
View Business FundingUse official sources whenever possible when requesting reports, disputing information, freezing files, reporting identity theft, or submitting consumer complaints.
Official central source for free credit reports from Equifax, Experian and TransUnion.
Request Credit ReportsUse Equifax's consumer dispute resources when you need to review potentially inaccurate information.
Equifax Dispute CenterPlace, lift or remove a TransUnion credit freeze through its consumer tools.
Manage TransUnion FreezeManage an Experian security freeze through Experian's official freeze center.
Manage Experian FreezeSubmit complaints about credit reporting, debt collection, bank accounts, credit cards and other financial products.
Submit CFPB ComplaintReport identity theft to the FTC and create a recovery plan.
Report Identity TheftResearch businesses, reviews, complaint histories and company profiles.
Visit BBBSpecialty consumer reporting agencies may maintain information used for banking, identity verification, lending, insurance or other decisions.
Request access to your LexisNexis consumer disclosure information.
LexisNexis Consumer PortalRequest consumer disclosures, manage freezes, submit disputes and review banking-report information.
Visit ChexSystemsAccess Innovis credit-report, dispute, fraud-alert and security-freeze services.
Visit InnovisRequest your Early Warning consumer file disclosure.
Request Early Warning FileThese resources include direct bank pages and financial-product links for business credit cards, checking accounts and financing.
Compare Bank of America business checking-account options.
View Business CheckingExplore Bank of America small-business financing options.
View BOA FinancingRent-reporting resource for consumers who want eligible rental-payment history reported.
Visit Rental KharmaUse these resources to research business names, form or manage businesses across multiple states, review contract resources, search trademarks, identify NAICS codes, and access registered-agent tools.
Access business-contract templates and contract-building resources for common business needs.
Explore Business ContractsAccess Florida Division of Corporations information for starting and registering a business in Florida.
Start With SunbizSearch Florida corporation, LLC and business-name records through the Division of Corporations.
Search Florida BusinessesSearch federal trademark records before selecting or applying to protect a business or brand name.
Search TrademarksAccess the Florida Registered Agent client portal for registered-agent and business account management.
Open Client LoginSearch North American Industry Classification System codes used to identify business industries and activities.
Search NAICS CodesAccess the entity-management portal associated with your registered-agent account.
Open Entity PortalState formation requirements vary. These links go to official government business-registration resources for several commonly used states. Local city or county licenses may still be required separately.
Official New York State guidance for forming an entity, registering the business and understanding startup requirements.
Start a Business in New YorkAccess Texas business-formation guidance, filing options, name information, registered-agent resources and business searches.
Start a Business in TexasOfficial Georgia Secretary of State resources for creating, registering, renewing and managing corporations and LLCs.
Start a Business in GeorgiaSearch corporations, LLCs, registered agents and other business-entity records maintained by the Georgia Secretary of State.
Search Georgia BusinessesOfficial City of Atlanta information for business licenses, occupational tax certificates and local permits.
Atlanta Licenses & PermitsCalifornia Secretary of State portal for business filings, business-entity searches, records and ongoing entity management.
Open California bizfileOfficial Delaware resources for forming entities, checking names, searching businesses, filing documents and managing annual requirements.
Open Delaware CorporationsUse the U.S. Small Business Administration directory to find the official business-registration office for any U.S. state or territory.
Find My State Registration SiteThese official resources cover federal tax identification, business-launch guidance, government contracting registration and free or low-cost small-business assistance.
Apply directly with the IRS for an Employer Identification Number. The IRS does not charge a fee for an EIN.
Get an EIN From the IRSGuidance on business structures, registration, tax IDs, licenses, permits, bank accounts and other startup steps.
Launch Your BusinessRegister an entity or obtain a Unique Entity ID when preparing to pursue eligible federal contracts or federal assistance.
Open SAM.gov RegistrationFind Small Business Development Centers, SCORE mentors, Women's Business Centers, Veterans Business Outreach Centers and SBA district offices.
Find Local Business HelpThese links go to government, regulatory and legal-reference materials covering consumer reporting and debt-collection rights.
Credit Stoppers helps connect the information in your reports, specialty files and financial resources with a clearer credit strategy.
Use official sources and read the provider's current terms before submitting personal information.
Know whether you are requesting a report, filing a dispute, freezing a file, or applying for a financial product.
Use the information you gather to decide what needs attention and what should happen next.
If you are not sure which reports, disputes, specialty files, or credit-building steps matter for your situation, start with your current profile.