Kansas business search
Kansas's official business search is Business Entity Search, run by the Kansas Secretary of State. It's free, and you can search by name, file number or agent.
Search Kansas recordsHow to check if a name is taken in Kansas
- 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 Kansas
An LLC's name has to end with one of these: LLC, LC, L.L.C., Limited Company, Limited Liability Company.
Once the name is clear
Kansas charges $85 to form an LLC and $85 to form a corporation. See how to start an LLC in Kansas, or a Kansas DBA if you only need a trade name.
Kansas business search questions
Is the Kansas business search free?
Yes. The Kansas Secretary of State doesn't charge to search its records.
Does searching reserve a name in Kansas?
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 Kansas LLC?
The record shows what Kansas 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.