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We’ll help you check your business name's availability, complete an LLC name search, establish a unique brand, and more.
To see if your desired LLC name exists, check your home state’s and other states’ business name search records and directories. Begin your search by looking at the website for the state where you will transact your business.
To verify the name you would like for your business is available, type the proposed name into the search box. Then select the entity designation from the drop-down menu on the right (where applicable). Be sure to double check the business name before proceeding.
In most cases, your entity name registration protects your business and prevents anyone else in the state from operating under the same entity name. However, there are exceptions pertaining to state and business structure. Check with your state for rules about how to register your business name.
You can check the availability of an LLC name by visiting your state’s Secretary of State website or business registry. Most states offer an online search tool where you can look up the desired name and see if it’s already taken.
Choosing a unique name is one of the first steps when forming a limited liability company (LLC), and conducting an LLC name search allows you to check if your desired business name is available before registering it with the state.
Search online for domain name availability. Usually, you'll be able to find something close to what you need. Sometimes, however, the business name you want will be available—but not the related domain name.