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Forming an LLC requires a different business name, which must be unique and adheres to the guidelines. The great thing is Illinois’ Secretary of State page includes a name availability checker. Check out LLC Name Search<\/a> to learn more.<\/p>\n Meanwhile, if you\u2019re interested in learning more about starting an Illinois LLC<\/a> or forming an LLC in general, you can check out How to Start an LLC<\/a>.<\/p>\n How to Name an LLC in Illinois<\/a>How To Do an Illinois LLC Online Name Search<\/a>F.A.Qs<\/a><\/div>\n Time needed: 5 minutes.<\/p>\n There are guidelines to follow in doing an Illinois LLC name search<\/a>. To learn more, check out LLC Naming Guidelines<\/a> or read Foreign LLC Application for Registration<\/a> if you’re planning to register a foreign LLC.<\/p>\n Check Name Availability<\/strong><\/p>\n Search the Business Entity Records<\/a> in Illinois’ Official Secretary of State page to check if your chosen business name is available. You may also try typing your trademark, business, or domain name on any search engine to generate businesses with similar names and to ensure your trademark is unique and meets the state’s requirements. <\/p>\n Check out How to File a DBA<\/a> to learn more about registering a DBA or trademark. For social media pages, use Social Searcher<\/a> to avoid using similar page names.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Check Domain Availability<\/strong><\/p>\n If your business name is still available, you must register for a domain name using Namecheap<\/a>, Google Workspace<\/a>, or other domain name sites. So customers can easily find your business over the Internet. Use the Kinsta<\/a> app to manage your domains efficiently.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n File Name Reservation<\/strong><\/p>\n A Name Reservation Certificate is required along with a Certificate of Formation. You can reserve a name online, by mail, or in person with a $25 filing fee (plus tax for online). <\/p>\n File your Certificate of Formation and Name Reservation online on the Secretary of State Online Services<\/a> page of Illinois. You may also download the pdf file<\/a> of the Name reservation form and submit it with the processing fee to the Secretary of State Department of Business Services Limited Liability Division 501 S 2nd Street, Room 351, Springfield, IL 62756.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n Check Name Availability<\/a><\/p>\n Reserve Name Online<\/a><\/p>\n Download Reservation form<\/a><\/p>\n Note that you must put adequate effort into naming your LLC because this name will be with your business for a long time. Making your LLC name unique is vital as it would prevent people from confusing your business with others, not to mention it would be easier for them to recall your business, products, or services.<\/p>\n As a part of your LLC registration process, it is important to have a suitable name for your LLC in accordance with the State naming guidelines. So, when you select a name for your LLC, you also need to run a quick search on the Illinois Business Entity Search page to check whether the name is unique and there is no other business running in the State with the same name.<\/p>\n\nOn this page<\/h4>\n
How to Name an LLC in Illinois<\/h2>\n
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Guidelines to Follow in Naming LLC<\/h3>\n
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How To Do an Illinois LLC Online Name Search<\/h2>\n
1. Access the Business Entity Search Tool on the State website<\/h4>\n
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