Michigan LLC Name Search

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

Michigan
Filing Fee
$50
Articles of Organization
Annual Statement
$25
Due by February 15 each year
Name Reservation
$25
Holds a name for six months

How Much Does an LLC Cost in Michigan?

Filing your Articles of Organization in Michigan costs $50. After that, the annual statement costs $25 a year and is due by February 15 each year.

  • Articles of Organization

    When you file to form the LLC. Source →

    $50

  • Annual Statement

    Due by February 15 each year. LLCs formed after September 30 skip the first February 15 deadline. Source →

    $25

  • Name reservationOptional

    Holds a name for six months. Source →

    $25

  • Assumed nameOptional

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

    $25

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

LLC Requirements in Michigan

Formation Requirements

Basic Requirements

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

Registered Agent

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

Faster Processing

Expedited service for formation filings costs $50 for 24 hours, $100 for same day, $500 for 2 hours or $1,000 for 1 hour.

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Contact the Michigan 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

517-241-0538

Address Information

Mailing Address

P.O. Box 30054, Lansing, MI 48909

Physical Address

P.O. Box 30054, Lansing, MI 48909

Official Michigan Resources

Michigan LLC Name Search FAQ

Enter the name in the search at the top of this page to open Michigan’s official business entity search. Search close variations too: Michigan law requires a new LLC name to be distinguishable from the names in the Corporations Division’s records (MCL 450.4204). 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.”. Michigan law requires a new LLC name to be distinguishable from the names in the Corporations Division’s records (MCL 450.4204). Words like Bank, Insurance or Trust usually need approval from another agency.

A Michigan name reservation costs $25 and holds the name for six months. You can reserve it again with a new application once it expires.

Filing your Articles of Organization in Michigan costs $50. After that, the annual statement costs $25 a year and is due by February 15 each year.

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

Michigan requires an annual statement ($25), due by February 15 each year. You also need to keep a registered agent in the state.

File a Certificate of Assumed Name with the Corporations Division for $25. It lasts until the end of the fifth full calendar year after you file.

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