Mississippi LLC Name Search

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

Mississippi
Filing Fee
$50
Certificate of Formation
Annual Report
No fee
Due by April 15 each year
Name Reservation
$25
Holds a name for 180 days

How Much Does an LLC Cost in Mississippi?

Filing your Certificate of Formation in Mississippi costs $50. There’s no fee for the annual report, which is due by April 15 each year.

  • Certificate of Formation

    When you file to form the LLC. Source →

    $50

  • Annual Report

    Due by April 15 each year. It must be filed online, starting January 1. Source →

    No fee

  • Name reservationOptional

    Holds a name for 180 days. Source →

    $25

  • Fictitious business nameOptional

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

    $25

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

LLC Requirements in Mississippi

Formation Requirements

Basic Requirements

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

Registered Agent

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

Processing Time

Many online filings are approved right away, and filings that need staff review come back within 24 hours. Paper filings take much longer.

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Contact the Mississippi 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

601-359-1607

Address Information

Mailing Address

700 North Street, Jackson, MS 39202

Physical Address

700 North Street, Jackson, MS 39202

Official Mississippi Resources

Mississippi LLC Name Search FAQ

Enter the name in the search at the top of this page to open Mississippi’s official business entity search. Search close variations too: Mississippi law requires a new LLC name to be distinguishable upon the records of the Secretary of State (Miss. Code Ann. § 79-29-109). 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.”. Mississippi law requires a new LLC name to be distinguishable upon the records of the Secretary of State (Miss. Code Ann. § 79-29-109). Words like Bank, Insurance or Trust usually need approval from another agency.

A Mississippi name reservation costs $25 and holds the name for 180 days.

Filing your Certificate of Formation in Mississippi costs $50. There’s no fee for the annual report, which is due by April 15 each year.

Many online filings are approved right away, and filings that need staff review come back within 24 hours. Paper filings take much longer.

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

Mississippi requires an annual report (no fee), due by April 15 each year. You also need to keep a registered agent in the state.

Registering a fictitious business name with the Secretary of State is optional and costs $25. It doesn’t give you exclusive rights to the name.

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