Nevada LLC Name Search

You'll need to perform a Nevada LLC name search to check name availability for your new business venture.

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Check LLC Name Availability in Nevada

1. Do a Nevada Business Name Search

Before filing your name reservation request, you can use the Nevada Business Entity Search to check the availability of your desired name.

To perform the most effective search, type in the name you would like to use, excluding identifiers like “LLC.” This will return all entities using the same or similar names. If your business name is several words, you can even search just the first two words to ensure you pull up all possible similar names.

Be sure to conduct a thorough search before completing your application to avoid rejection.

2. Search Available Domain Names

Another important consideration to make when selecting a business name is whether or not your desired web domain name is available.

Having a URL that clearly matches your business name is important. This seemingly small step can make a big difference in how prospective customers find your business.

The best way to determine if your desired URL is available is to search for it online using your preferred domain registry, such as GoDaddy.

3. Follow Nevada Naming Guidelines

When naming your entity in Nevada, it's essential to comply with the state's regulations regarding the use of certain words. 

The Secretary of State has compiled a Restricted Word List, which outlines specific words that require approval from relevant agencies before filing your documents. 

Failure to obtain the necessary approvals may result in the rejection of your filing.

Financial Institutions

If your entity's name or purpose includes any of the following words, you must obtain prior approval from the Commissioner of Financial Institutions:

Division of Mortgage Lending

If your entity's name or purpose includes the following words, you must obtain prior approval from the Commissioner of Mortgage Lending:

• Financial
• Mortgage
• Mortgage Banking (both financial and mortgage lending approval)

Refer to the Division of Mortgage Lending's website for further information.

Insurance Division

To use the following words in your entity's name or purpose, you must obtain prior approval from the Commissioner of Insurance:

State Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors

If your entity's name includes any of the following words, you must obtain prior approval from the State Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors:

Real Estate Division

To use the word "Realtor" in your entity's name or purpose, you must obtain prior approval from the Real Estate Division.

Homeowners Associations Ombudsman

If your entity's name or purpose includes any of the following words, you must obtain prior approval from the Homeowners Associations Ombudsman:

State Board of Accountancy

To use the following words in your entity's name or purpose, you must obtain prior approval from the Nevada State Board of Accountancy:

Secondary Education

To use the words "College" or "University" in your entity's name or purpose, you must obtain prior approval.

State Board of Architecture

If your entity's name or purpose includes any of the following words, you must obtain prior approval from the State Board of Architecture:

The use of "Landscape Architect" or "Landscape Architecture" does not require prior approval.

By following these naming guidelines and obtaining the necessary approvals, you can ensure compliance with Nevada's regulations and avoid potential filing rejections. 

Remember to review the complete Restricted Word List and consult the respective agencies for approval before submitting your documents to the Secretary of State.

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Registering Your Nevada Business Name

Whether you're ready to launch your LLC or still in the planning phase, it’s time to reserve or register your business name with the Secretary of State.

Register Your Nevada LLC Name

In Nevada, registering your LLC name involves two steps. First, you need to reserve your business name. 

Once that's completed, you can officially register your business name when you file the Nevada Articles of Organization. This crucial document marks the formal establishment of your business in the state.

The Nevada Secretary of State's website provides detailed instructions on how to fill out the form and pay the necessary state filing fee.

Using a professional LLC formation service can simplify the process by handling the reservation and registration of your LLC name, as well as the formation of your LLC. To learn more, refer to our Best LLC Services review.

Reserve Your Nevada Business Entity Name

The Nevada Secretary of State's Businesses Division handles all LLC naming questions and requests. Business names can be reserved for 90 days. If you have yet to form your business entity using the reserved name when the business name reservation expires, you may renew the name reservation.

To reserve a business name, you must file an application online or by mail. To reserve a name online you’ll need to create a SilverFlume account. When reserving your name, you will have to pay a filing fee. Checks must be made out to the “Secretary of State.”

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Nevada Name Reservation Request

File Online with Nevada's Business Portal

- OR -

File by Mail

Fee: $25

Mail to:
Secretary of State
202 North Carson Street
Carson City, Nevada 89701-4201

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Other Considerations

While reserving your entity name is straightforward, there are some other things you should think about when choosing the best name for your business. You may want to do a Trademark and Social Media search for your name to see if it's available for use online. This will help ensure you have full, unrestricted use of your business name.

Trademark Search

Conducting a trademark search of your business name and associated slogans or logos before registering can help prevent costly litigation in the future. Discovering that another entity has trademarked your business name does not automatically disqualify you from using it.

However, it is important to know who is using the name, what industry they operate in, and where they are located to be sure you do not inadvertently infringe upon anyone’s intellectual property rights.

To complete this step:

• Do a Nevada trademark search to see if your business name or associated slogans, logos, or others are in use by another business in your state. It is the same as the Business Entity Search. 
• Search the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office’s electronic records to find any federally registered trademarks associated with your business name.

Social Media Search

Just as important, or more so, than finding a domain name that fits your business is ensuring that your business name is available for use across social media platforms. To do this, search for your business name on each major site, using a tool such as Namecheckr to search across all platforms at once.

Bottom Line

Having a name for your business is an important first step for creating a successful LLC, and one that is incredibly easy to do. Once you have found your preferred name using the Nevada Business Entity Search, you'll want to secure your domain name so that your customers will be able to find your business online.

Reserving your name with a Name Reservation Request Form will help you stand out from the competition. With your name secured, you will be ready to take the next steps to formalize your LLC.

What's Next?

Now that you have your name, it's time to take the next steps to establish your LLC. Check out our full guide on how to form an LLC in Nevada, where we can guide you every step of the way.

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