Nevada business search
Nevada's official business search is Business Entity Search, run by the Nevada Secretary of State. It's free, and you can search by name, file number, officer or agent.
Search Nevada recordsHow to check if a name is taken in Nevada
- 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 Nevada
An LLC's name has to end with one of these: LLC, L.L.C., L.C., LC, Ltd., Limited, Limited Company, Limited Liability Company.
Once the name is clear
Nevada charges $425 to form an LLC and $725 to form a corporation. See how to start an LLC in Nevada, or a Nevada DBA if you only need a trade name.
Nevada business search questions
Is the Nevada business search free?
Yes. The Nevada Secretary of State doesn't charge to search its records.
Does searching reserve a name in Nevada?
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 Nevada LLC?
The record shows what Nevada 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.