New Jersey LLC Name Search

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

New Jersey
Filing Fee
$100
Certificate of Formation
Annual Report
$75
Due by the end of your LLC’s anniversary month each year
Name Reservation
$50
Holds a name for 120 days

How Much Does an LLC Cost in New Jersey?

Filing your Certificate of Formation in New Jersey costs $100. After that, the annual report costs $75 a year and is due by the end of your LLC’s anniversary month each year.

  • Certificate of Formation

    New Jersey lowered this fee from $125 in July 2026. Source →

    $100

  • Annual Report

    Due by the end of your LLC’s anniversary month each year. After two missed reports, the LLC is made inactive and its name opens up to others. Source →

    $75

  • Name reservationOptional

    Holds a name for 120 days. Source →

    $50

  • Alternate nameOptional

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

    $50

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

LLC Requirements in New Jersey

Formation Requirements

Basic Requirements

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

Registered Agent

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

Contact the New Jersey 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

609-984-6851

Address Information

Mailing Address

Corporate Filing Unit, PO Box 308, Trenton, NJ 08646

Physical Address

Corporate Filing Unit, PO Box 308, Trenton, NJ 08646

Official New Jersey Resources

New Jersey LLC Name Search FAQ

Enter the name in the search at the top of this page. It checks New Jersey Division of Revenue and Enterprise Services records and lists businesses with the same or a similar name. Search close variations too: New Jersey law requires a new LLC name to be distinguishable in the records of the filing office (N.J.S.A. 42:2C-8). 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.”. New Jersey law requires a new LLC name to be distinguishable in the records of the filing office (N.J.S.A. 42:2C-8). Words like Bank, Insurance or Trust usually need approval from another agency.

A New Jersey name reservation costs $50 and holds the name for 120 days. You can renew it for $50.

Filing your Certificate of Formation in New Jersey costs $100. After that, the annual report costs $75 a year and is due by the end of your LLC’s anniversary month each year.

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

New Jersey requires an annual report ($75), due by the end of your LLC’s anniversary month each year. You also need to keep a registered agent in the state.

Register an alternate name with the Division of Revenue and Enterprise Services for $50. It lasts five years.

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