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