Welcome to Cobalt Intelligence! We're excited to help you automate your business data retrieval process. This guide will walk you through the steps to get started with our Secretary of State API and begin leveraging real-time business information.
Step 1: Access Secretary of State API for Free
We believe in our product, and we want you to experience its power firsthand. That's why we offer multiple ways to get started risk-free:
- Create a Free Account: Visit our home page and click on the account creation link to set up your free account. This gives you immediate access to our platform. Once your account is set up, you'll get free API usage to test our services with your actual use cases. This allows you to see exactly how Cobalt Intelligence can benefit your business.
- Request a Free Demo Call: Want a personalized walkthrough? Schedule a free demo call with our team. We'll show you how to make the most of our API and answer any questions you might have.
These options allow you to explore our services without any financial commitment. We're confident that once you see what Cobalt Intelligence can do, you'll want to continue working with us.
At Cobalt Intelligence, we pride ourselves on being easy to work with.
We offer:
- World-class customer support from start to finish
- Direct access to our team for integration assistance (often free if you sign up within a certain period)
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Step 2: Understand Key Secretary of State API Features
Cobalt Intelligence provides real-time data retrieval from secretary of state databases across the United States. Our services include:
- Business registration verification
- UCC data retrieval (for 11 states)
- Court data access (focusing on New York State and Miami-Dade County)
- TIN/EIN verification
- Use our real-time document and screenshot retrieval for enhanced verification
Step 3: Determine Your Business Verification API Needs
Consider your specific requirements:
- How many lookups do you anticipate performing monthly?
- Which states are most important for your business?
- Do you need UCC or court data?
- Will you require TIN/EIN verification?
Step 4: Choose Your Plan or Pricing Structure
After your free trial, we offer flexible pricing based on your usage:
- Start with a base plan that includes a set number of monthly requests
- Costs per request decrease as volume increases
- Discounts available for annual plans
- Contact our sales team for a customized quote based on your needs.
Step 5: Secretary of State API Integration
Review Documentation: Access our comprehensive API documentation, which includes:
- Endpoint descriptions
- Request and response formats
- Authentication methods
- Sample code in various programming languages
Test the API: Use our sandbox environment to test API calls without affecting live data.
Implement Error Handling: Our API uses a 'confidence level' indicator (0-1) to show how closely names match. Implement logic to handle various confidence levels.
Consider Long Polling: For slower state systems, implement long polling. We'll provide a token for checking request status.
For any questions or support needs, you can contact Jordan directly at jordan@cobaltintelligence.com anytime. We're committed to your success and are here to help you every step of the way.
Ready to Transform Your Business Verification Intelligence?
Get started with Cobalt Intelligence today - it's free and risk-free! Create your account, try our API, or schedule a demo call. We're here to support you 24/7 as you harness the power of real-time business data.
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