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