Minnesota LLC Name Search

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

Minnesota
Filing Fee
$155
Articles of Organization
Annual Renewal
No fee
Due by December 31 each year, starting the year after you form the LLC
Name Reservation
$55
Holds a name for one year

How Much Does an LLC Cost in Minnesota?

Filing your Articles of Organization in Minnesota costs $155. There’s no fee for the annual renewal, which is due by December 31 each year, starting the year after you form the LLC.

  • Articles of Organization

    Online or in person. Filing by mail costs $135 but takes longer. Source →

    $155

  • Annual Renewal

    Due by December 31 each year, starting the year after you form the LLC. LLCs that don’t file are administratively terminated. Source →

    No fee

  • Name reservationOptional

    Holds a name for one year. Source →

    $55

  • Assumed nameOptional

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

    $50

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

LLC Requirements in Minnesota

Formation Requirements

Basic Requirements

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

Registered Agent

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

Processing Time

Online filings come back within 3–5 business days, and in-person filings are processed while you wait.

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Contact the Minnesota 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

651-297-7067

Address Information

Mailing Address

332 Minnesota Street, Suite N201, St. Paul, MN 55101

Physical Address

332 Minnesota Street, Suite N201, St. Paul, MN 55101

Official Minnesota Resources

Minnesota LLC Name Search FAQ

Enter the name in the search at the top of this page. It checks Minnesota Secretary of State records and lists businesses with the same or a similar name. Search close variations too: Minnesota law requires a new LLC name to be distinguishable upon the records of the Secretary of State (Minn. Stat. § 322C.0108). 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.”. Minnesota law requires a new LLC name to be distinguishable upon the records of the Secretary of State (Minn. Stat. § 322C.0108). Words like Bank, Insurance or Trust usually need approval from another agency.

A Minnesota name reservation costs $55 and holds the name for one year. You can renew it for $55 online.

Filing your Articles of Organization in Minnesota costs $155. There’s no fee for the annual renewal, which is due by December 31 each year, starting the year after you form the LLC.

Online filings come back within 3–5 business days, and in-person filings are processed while you wait.

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

Minnesota requires an annual renewal (no fee), due by December 31 each year, starting the year after you form the LLC. You also need to keep a registered agent in the state.

File a Certificate of Assumed Name with the Secretary of State for $50 online ($30 by mail), then publish it in a qualified newspaper for two issues.

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