Missouri LLC Name Search

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

Missouri
Filing Fee
$50
Articles of Organization
Annual Report
None
Not required
Name Reservation
$25
Holds a name for 60 days

How Much Does an LLC Cost in Missouri?

Filing your Articles of Organization in Missouri costs $50. Missouri doesn’t require LLCs to file an annual report.

  • Articles of Organization

    Filed online. Paper filings cost $105. Source →

    $50

  • Name reservationOptional

    Holds a name for 60 days. Source →

    $25

  • Fictitious nameOptional

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

    $7

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

LLC Requirements in Missouri

Formation Requirements

Basic Requirements

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

Registered Agent

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

Processing Time

Many online filings are processed right after you submit them.

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Contact the Missouri 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

Address Information

Mailing Address

P.O. Box 778, Jefferson City, MO 65102

Physical Address

600 W Main St., Missouri State Information Center, Room 322, Jefferson City, MO 65101-0778

Official Missouri Resources

Missouri LLC Name Search FAQ

Enter the name in the search at the top of this page to open Missouri’s official business entity search. Search close variations too: Missouri law requires a new LLC name to be distinguishable upon the records of the Secretary of State (RSMo § 347.020). 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.”. Missouri law requires a new LLC name to be distinguishable upon the records of the Secretary of State (RSMo § 347.020). Words like Bank, Insurance or Trust usually need approval from another agency.

A Missouri name reservation costs $25 and holds the name for 60 days. You can renew it twice, for up to 180 days in total.

Filing your Articles of Organization in Missouri costs $50. Missouri doesn’t require LLCs to file an annual report.

Many online filings are processed right after you submit them.

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

Missouri doesn’t require LLCs to file an annual report. You also need to keep a registered agent in the state.

Register a fictitious name with the Secretary of State for $7. It’s required if you do business under another name, and it lasts five years.

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