Georgia business search
Georgia's official business search is Georgia Business Search, run by the Georgia Secretary of State, Corporations Division. It's free, and you can search by name, file number, agent or officer.
Search Georgia recordsHow to check if a name is taken in Georgia
- 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 Georgia
An LLC's name has to end with one of these: LLC, L.L.C., L.C., LC, Ltd Co, Ltd. Co., Ltd. Liability Co., Ltd. Company, Limited Co., Limited Company, Ltd. Liability Company, Limited Liability Company.
Once the name is clear
Georgia charges $105 to form an LLC and $105 to form a corporation. See how to start an LLC in Georgia, or a Georgia DBA if you only need a trade name.
Georgia business search questions
Is the Georgia business search free?
Yes. The Georgia Secretary of State, Corporations Division doesn't charge to search its records.
Does searching reserve a name in Georgia?
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 Georgia LLC?
The record shows what Georgia 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.