Indiana business search
Indiana's official business search is INBiz Business Search, run by the Indiana Secretary of State. It's free, and you can search by name, file number, agent or officer.
Search Indiana recordsHow to check if a name is taken in Indiana
- 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 Indiana
An LLC's name has to end with one of these: LLC, L.L.C., Limited Liability Company.
Once the name is clear
Indiana charges $95 to form an LLC and $95 to form a corporation. See how to start an LLC in Indiana, or a Indiana DBA if you only need a trade name.
Indiana business search questions
Is the Indiana business search free?
Yes. The Indiana Secretary of State doesn't charge to search its records.
Does searching reserve a name in Indiana?
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 Indiana LLC?
The record shows what Indiana 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.