Idaho business search
Idaho's official business search is Business Search, run by the Idaho Secretary of State. It's free, and you can search by name, file number or agent.
Search Idaho recordsHow to check if a name is taken in Idaho
- 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 Idaho
An LLC's name has to end with one of these: LLC, L.L.C., Limited Company, Limited Liability Company.
Once the name is clear
Idaho charges $100 to form an LLC and $100 to form a corporation. See how to start an LLC in Idaho, or a Idaho DBA if you only need a trade name.
Idaho business search questions
Is the Idaho business search free?
Yes. The Idaho Secretary of State doesn't charge to search its records.
Does searching reserve a name in Idaho?
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 Idaho LLC?
The record shows what Idaho 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.