Name Reservations
If you've got your heart set on a particular name for your LLC or corporation, run a check to see if it's available, and then reserve it with us before it's too late.
Read more below, or click on "Order Now" and we'll reserve your name—whether you're forming a business now or not.
BEGIN YOUR ORDER FORMIf you're not ready to form a business, it may still be wise to reserve a corporate or LLC name.
We understand that the name of your future business is extremely important, and you may want to reserve it now to protect your right to use it in the future. MyCorporation can handle this easily and affordably with Name Reservations.
Once we've conducted a "Name Availability Check" (see this section), we can reserve your company name for future use.
The business filing experts at MyCorporation can help save you time and eliminate the hassle of filing your Name Reservation. We are here support you during the filing process:
- Fill out and submit the Name Reservation Request order form on our website.
- You will find requests for standard contact, billing, and authorization information.
- We will contact the Secretary of State, as necessary, to reserve your incorporation or LLC name.
- We will notify you of the availability of your business name.
- Is a name availability check required before forming a corporation or LLC?
- What if my name is not available?
- What if I want to change the name of my company?
Q: Is a name availability check required before forming a corporation or LLC?
A: A name availability check is NOT required before forming your corporation or Limited Liability Company (LLC). However, it may be wise to reserve a corporate or LLC name if you are not yet ready to form the entity at this time or have some reason for delaying its formation.
Q: What if my name is not available?
A: Sometimes your business name may be already be in use by another company. In such instances, you may consider selecting a new corporate or LLC name that does not conflict with an existing business name in the jurisdiction where you are incorporating.
Q: What if I want to change the name of my company?
A: The only way to change the legal name of a state-level entity such as a corporation or LLC is to file an amendment to the Articles of Incorporation/Organization.
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