Indiana LLC Name Search

Check if your business name is available in Indiana before you file, then see Indiana's LLC naming rules, fees and filing requirements

Indiana
Filing Fee
$95
Articles of Organization
Business Entity Report
$32
Due every two years by the end of your LLC’s anniversary month
Name Reservation
$10
Holds a name for 120 days

How Much Does an LLC Cost in Indiana?

Filing your Articles of Organization in Indiana costs $95. After that, the business entity report costs $32 every two years and is due every two years by the end of your LLC’s anniversary month.

  • Articles of Organization

    Filed online through INBiz. Paper filings cost $100. Source →

    $95

  • Business Entity Report

    Due every two years by the end of your LLC’s anniversary month. Paper filings cost $50. The first report is due two years after formation. Source →

    $32

  • Name reservationOptional

    Holds a name for 120 days. Source →

    $10

  • Assumed business nameOptional

    Only if you do business under a name other than the LLC’s legal name. Source →

    $20

Checked against official Indiana sources on October 23, 2026. Fees change, so confirm with the state before you file.

LLC Requirements in Indiana

Formation Requirements

Basic Requirements

  • Operating Agreement (recommended)
  • Federal Tax ID (EIN)
  • Business Licenses (if applicable)

Registered Agent

Indiana requires all LLCs to maintain a registered agent in the state.

Contact the Indiana Business Filing Office

Search LLC Name isn’t a government website. For an official answer about a name or a filing, contact the state office directly.

Contact Details

Fax

317-233-3387

Address Information

Mailing Address

302 W. Washington Street Room E-018, Indianapolis, IN 46204

Physical Address

302 W. Washington Street Room E-018, Indianapolis, IN 46204

Official Indiana Resources

Indiana LLC Name Search FAQ

Enter the name in the search at the top of this page to open Indiana’s official business entity search. Search close variations too: Indiana law requires a new LLC name to be distinguishable on the records of the Secretary of State (IC 23-0.5-3-1). A clear search is a good sign, but the state makes the final call when it reviews your filing.

It must include “Limited Liability Company” or an abbreviation such as “LLC” or “L.L.C.”. Indiana law requires a new LLC name to be distinguishable on the records of the Secretary of State (IC 23-0.5-3-1). Words like Bank, Insurance or Trust usually need approval from another agency.

A Indiana name reservation costs $10 and holds the name for 120 days. You can renew it for another 120 days for $10.

Filing your Articles of Organization in Indiana costs $95. After that, the business entity report costs $32 every two years and is due every two years by the end of your LLC’s anniversary month.

Yes, Indiana requires every LLC to keep a registered agent in the state who can receive legal documents for the business.

Indiana requires a business entity report ($32), due every two years by the end of your LLC’s anniversary month. You also need to keep a registered agent in the state.

File an assumed business name with the Secretary of State for $20 online or $30 on paper.

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