Connecticut business search
Connecticut's official business search is Business Records Search, run by the Connecticut Secretary of the State. It's free, and you can search by name or file number.
Search Connecticut recordsHow to check if a name is taken in Connecticut
- Type the main words of the name into the search. Leave off endings like LLC or Inc.
- Look for exact matches and close ones. States usually refuse a name that only differs by punctuation, spacing or the ending.
- If nothing close comes up, run a free trademark search. A state accepting your name doesn't give you the right to use it as a brand.
LLC name endings in Connecticut
An LLC's name has to end with one of these: LLC, L.L.C., Limited Liability Company, Limited Liability Co., Ltd. Liability Company, Ltd. Liability Co..
Once the name is clear
Connecticut charges $120 to form an LLC and $250 to form a corporation. See how to start an LLC in Connecticut, or a Connecticut DBA if you only need a trade name.
Connecticut business search questions
Is the Connecticut business search free?
Yes. The Connecticut Secretary of the State doesn't charge to search its records.
Does searching reserve a name in Connecticut?
No. A search only shows what's on record today. The name is yours once your filing is accepted, and most states also let you pay to hold a name for a set time.
Can I see who owns a Connecticut LLC?
The record shows what Connecticut requires a company to file, which is often its registered agent and sometimes its managers or members. Many states don't list owners at all.