Reserve Your Business Name Before Someone Else Does
Secure your desired business name and protect it while you prepare to form your company. A name reservation ensures no one else can register your name during the holding period.
Reserve Your Business Name in
3 Simple Steps
Lock in your perfect business name quickly and easily with our simple 3-step process:
Provide your preferred business name and state of registration.
Our team conducts a thorough search to ensure your business name is available and complies with state naming rules.
We file your name reservation with the appropriate state agency and send you official confirmation once it’s approved.
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Standard
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Preparation and filing of name reservation request
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Confirmation of reservation with the state
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Email delivery of filed documents
Rush
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Priority filing and expedited processing
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Dedicated support from our filing specialists
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Email and optional mailed copy of reservation confirmation
Why Reserve a Business Name
Prevent others from registering your business name while you prepare to launch.
Hold your name while you finalize formation documents, design, and marketing.
Confirm your name meets all state naming requirements before filing.
Save time by locking in your name early, avoiding last-minute rejections or changes.
Common Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
It’s a filing that holds your chosen business name for a set period (usually 30–120 days), preventing others from using it.
It’s optional but highly recommended if you’re not ready to file formation documents immediately.
Typically between 30 and 120 days, depending on your state’s rules.
Some states allow renewals, while others require a new filing once the reservation expires.
No. Once a name is reserved or registered, others cannot use it in that state.
No. It only holds the name; you must still file formation documents to officially create your business.
Yes, but you’ll need to file a new name reservation or update your formation filing.
The reservation will expire, and the name will become available for others to use.
Usually not, but it can still help protect your preferred name during preparation.
C Corporations must maintain annual reports, shareholder meetings, corporate minutes, and other compliance filings depending on your state. Our compliance reminders help you stay up to date year-round.
We handle the entire process — from checking name availability to filing your reservation — ensuring your name is secured quickly and correctly.
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