There are various situations in which it may be useful to you to know the names and contact information of directors of a private company. There are several methods that you can use to get access to directors’ names and general contact information.

Requesting From the Company

Sometimes the information can easily be found from the company itself, if they have a Web site. You can begin your search by locating the Web site of the company you want to contact. Most company Web sites list resources such as contact information or basic information about the founders or directors of the company. Although the company may not list the directors' information itself, it may give you other contact information that can help you with making a request.

Secretary of State

The Secretary of State where the company is incorporated will sometimes have filings listing the directors of the company. This information is usually obtainable online.

Public Library

Depending on your location, you may be able to find directors’ names and contact information at your library. Although it is not common, some of the larger public libraries found in major cities have subscriptions to the business database.

Interenet Search for Director Information

The Internet can be a useful resource for discovering the directors' names or other contact information that you need. You can expect that the information is listed publicly somewhere. However, because there is such a demand for this type of information, there are many Web sites and other online organizations that will require a fee in exchange for providing you with their service. It is advisable to do some basic research before you commit to purchasing information from a service. Likewise, you will want to ensure that you use a reliable service if you decide to pay for the information.