Free Business Name Search

Search business filings from the jurisdictions we cover. Look for similar names and existing filings.

Searches the filings we hold for the jurisdictions we cover. Refresh rate varies by state.

How the Business Name Search Works

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Enter a Business Name

Type any business name or keyword. We search the filings we hold for the jurisdictions we cover.

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Review Matching Filings

See which covered jurisdictions have businesses with that name, their entity type, status, and filing date.

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Stay Updated

Leave your email and we will add you to our update list. It does not create a keyword alert.

Why Search Business Names?

Look for Similar Names

Before registering your LLC or corporation, search for similar names in the filings we hold. This is not an official search; confirm availability with the state.

Research Competitors

Find businesses with similar names to yours. See where they are registered, what entity type they chose, and when they filed.

Look Up a Business

See whether a company appears in the filings we hold. Not finding it proves nothing, since we do not cover every state.

Find New Businesses

Search new business filings by keyword to find potential customers soon after the state publishes the filing.

Frequently Asked Questions

How does the free business name search work?

Enter a business name or keyword and we search our database of filings from the state and provincial registries we cover (Florida, New York, Colorado, Connecticut, Oregon, DC and British Columbia have current data; others are older or partial). Results include the business name, state of registration, entity type, and filing date. Free searches show up to 10 results.

Is this the same as an official Secretary of State search?

No. Our database collects filings from several registries into one searchable index, so you can search the jurisdictions we cover at once. It is not an official search, it does not cover every state, and refresh rates vary: daily for Florida, New York, Colorado and Connecticut, weekly for Oregon, monthly for Iowa. Confirm anything that matters with the registry itself.

Can I check if a business name is available?

You can search for similar names in the filings we hold. A name not appearing here does not mean it is available, because we do not cover every state and some data is partial. Name rules vary by state, so confirm availability directly with your state filing office before registering.

How do I get alerts for new business filings?

After searching you can leave your email and we will add it to our update list. This does not create a keyword alert. For daily alerts on saved searches with filters by state, entity type, and filing date, see our paid plans.

Need more results and daily alerts?

Track new business filings from seven jurisdictions with current data, with saved-search alerts, CSV exports, and API access.