Delaware business search
Delaware's official business search is Entity Search, run by the Delaware Division of Corporations. It's free, and you can search by name or file number.
Search Delaware recordsThe free search does not show a company's status; Delaware charges $10 for that.
How to check if a name is taken in Delaware
- 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 Delaware
An LLC's name has to end with one of these: LLC, Limited Liability Company, L.L.C..
Once the name is clear
Delaware charges $110 to form an LLC and $109 to form a corporation. See how to start an LLC in Delaware, or a Delaware DBA if you only need a trade name.
Delaware business search questions
Is the Delaware business search free?
Yes. The Delaware Division of Corporations doesn't charge to search its records.
Does searching reserve a name in Delaware?
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 Delaware LLC?
The record shows what Delaware 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.