Oklahoma business search
Oklahoma's official business search is Search Corporation Entities, run by the Oklahoma Secretary of State. It's free, and you can search by name.
Search Oklahoma recordsHow to check if a name is taken in Oklahoma
- 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 Oklahoma
An LLC's name has to end with one of these: LLC, LC, L.C., L.L.C., Limited Liability Co., Limited Liability Company.
Once the name is clear
Oklahoma charges $100 to form an LLC and $50 to form a corporation. See how to start an LLC in Oklahoma, or a Oklahoma DBA if you only need a trade name.
Oklahoma business search questions
Is the Oklahoma business search free?
Yes. The Oklahoma Secretary of State doesn't charge to search its records.
Does searching reserve a name in Oklahoma?
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 Oklahoma LLC?
The record shows what Oklahoma 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.