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