Nebraska LLC Name Search

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

Nebraska
Filing Fee
$100
Certificate of Organization
Biennial Report
$25
Due between January 1 and April 1 of each odd-numbered year
Name Reservation
$30
Holds a name for 120 days

How Much Does an LLC Cost in Nebraska?

Filing your Certificate of Organization in Nebraska costs $100. After that, the biennial report costs $25 every two years and is due between January 1 and April 1 of each odd-numbered year. Every new Nebraska LLC must also publish a notice in a local newspaper for three weeks, and the newspaper charges for it.

  • Certificate of Organization

    Filed online. Paper filings cost $110. Source →

    $100

  • Biennial Report

    Due between January 1 and April 1 of each odd-numbered year. Paper filings cost $30. Source →

    $25

  • Newspaper publication

    Publish a notice of organization for three weeks in a local legal newspaper, then file proof with the Secretary of State. Source →

    Set by the newspaper, plus $25 to file proof

  • Name reservationOptional

    Holds a name for 120 days. Source →

    $30

  • Trade nameOptional

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

    $100

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

LLC Requirements in Nebraska

Formation Requirements

Basic Requirements

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

Registered Agent

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

Contact the Nebraska 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

402-471-3666

Address Information

Mailing Address

P.O. Box 94608, Lincoln, NE 68509-4608

Physical Address

State Capitol Building, Room 1301, 1445 K Street, Lincoln, NE 68508

Official Nebraska Resources

Nebraska LLC Name Search FAQ

Enter the name in the search at the top of this page to open Nebraska’s official business entity search. Search close variations too: Nebraska law requires a new LLC name to not be the same as, or deceptively similar to, a name in the Secretary of State’s records (Neb. Rev. Stat. § 21-108). 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.”. Nebraska law requires a new LLC name to not be the same as, or deceptively similar to, a name in the Secretary of State’s records (Neb. Rev. Stat. § 21-108). Words like Bank, Insurance or Trust usually need approval from another agency.

A Nebraska name reservation costs $30 and holds the name for 120 days.

Filing your Certificate of Organization in Nebraska costs $100. After that, the biennial report costs $25 every two years and is due between January 1 and April 1 of each odd-numbered year. Every new Nebraska LLC must also publish a notice in a local newspaper for three weeks, and the newspaper charges for it.

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

Nebraska requires a biennial report ($25), due between January 1 and April 1 of each odd-numbered year. You also need to keep a registered agent in the state.

Registering a trade name with the Secretary of State is optional and costs $100 online. Once it’s registered, you must publish it in a newspaper and file proof within 45 days.

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