Iowa LLC Name Search

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

Iowa
Filing Fee
$50
Certificate of Organization
Biennial Report
$30
Due between January 1 and April 1 of each odd-numbered year
Name Reservation
$10
Holds a name for 120 days

How Much Does an LLC Cost in Iowa?

Filing your Certificate of Organization in Iowa costs $50. After that, the biennial report costs $30 every two years and is due between January 1 and April 1 of each odd-numbered year.

  • Certificate of Organization

    When you file to form the LLC. Source →

    $50

  • Biennial Report

    Due between January 1 and April 1 of each odd-numbered year. Paper filings cost $45. The first one is due in the first odd-numbered year after the year you form the LLC. Source →

    $30

  • Name reservationOptional

    Holds a name for 120 days. Source →

    $10

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

LLC Requirements in Iowa

Formation Requirements

Basic Requirements

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

Registered Agent

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

Contact the Iowa 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

515-242-5953

Address Information

Mailing Address

First Floor, Lucas Building, 321 E. 12th St., Des Moines, IA 50319

Physical Address

First Floor, Lucas Building, 321 E. 12th St., Des Moines, IA 50319

Official Iowa Resources

Iowa LLC Name Search FAQ

Enter the name in the search at the top of this page to open Iowa’s official business entity search. Search close variations too: Iowa law requires a new LLC name to be distinguishable on the records of the Secretary of State (Iowa Code § 489.112). 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.”. Iowa law requires a new LLC name to be distinguishable on the records of the Secretary of State (Iowa Code § 489.112). Words like Bank, Insurance or Trust usually need approval from another agency.

A Iowa name reservation costs $10 and holds the name for 120 days.

Filing your Certificate of Organization in Iowa costs $50. After that, the biennial report costs $30 every two years and is due between January 1 and April 1 of each odd-numbered year.

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

Iowa requires a biennial report ($30), due between January 1 and April 1 of each odd-numbered year. You also need to keep a registered agent in the state.

Iowa LLCs that use another name register it as a fictitious name with the Secretary of State. Unlike other Iowa businesses, LLCs don’t file a trade-name statement with the county recorder.

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