Business Name Search by State
Every US state runs a free business name search, usually on its Secretary of State website. Pick your state below for the direct link, step-by-step search instructions and naming rules. A clear state result only covers that state, so also check the .com, social handles and federal trademarks before you file.
- California business name searchCalifornia Secretary of State
- Florida business name searchFlorida Division of Corporations (Sunbiz)
- New Jersey business name searchNew Jersey Division of Revenue and Enterprise Services
- North Carolina business name searchNorth Carolina Secretary of State
- Ohio business name searchOhio Secretary of State
- Texas business name searchTexas Comptroller of Public Accounts
- Washington business name searchWashington Secretary of State
Is the domain and social handle free too? Check every platform at once:
Set up your business online
- Find your domain
Get the matching domain
Customers search for you online before they buy. Lock in the .com while it's free.
- Start your store
Start selling online
Open a store under your new business name and take your first order.
- Get your email
Get a business email
Send from you@yourbusiness.com instead of a Gmail address — customers and banks take it more seriously.
- Build your site
Put up a website
A simple site makes your new business look real to customers and banks.
Ready to form your company? See how much an LLC costs in each state.
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