New York LLC Name Search

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

New York
Filing Fee
$200
Articles of Organization
Biennial Statement
$9
Due every two years during the month your LLC was formed
Name Reservation
$20
Holds a name for 60 days

How Much Does an LLC Cost in New York?

Filing your Articles of Organization in New York costs $200. After that, the biennial statement costs $9 every two years and is due every two years during the month your LLC was formed. New York also requires every new LLC to publish a notice in two newspapers for six weeks. The newspapers set the price, which varies widely by county.

  • Articles of Organization

    When you file to form the LLC. Source →

    $200

  • Biennial Statement

    Due every two years during the month your LLC was formed. Source →

    $9

  • Newspaper publication

    Within 120 days of forming, publish a notice for six weeks in two newspapers chosen by the county clerk, then file a Certificate of Publication. Source →

    Set by the newspapers, plus $50 to file proof

  • Name reservationOptional

    Holds a name for 60 days. Source →

    $20

  • Assumed nameOptional

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

    $25

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

LLC Requirements in New York

Formation Requirements

Basic Requirements

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

Registered Agent

A registered agent is optional in New York.

Faster Processing

Expedited handling costs $25 for 24 hours, $75 for same day or $150 for 2 hours.

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Contact the New York 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

518-474-1418

Address Information

Mailing Address

One Commerce Plaza, 99 Washington Avenue, Suite 600, Albany, NY 12231-0001

Physical Address

One Commerce Plaza, 99 Washington Avenue, Suite 600, Albany, NY 12231-0001

Official New York Resources

New York LLC Name Search FAQ

Enter the name in the search at the top of this page. It checks New York Department of State (data.ny.gov) records and lists businesses with the same or a similar name. Search close variations too: New York law requires a new LLC name to be different enough to distinguish it from the names on the Department of State’s index of businesses (N.Y. LLC Law § 204). 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 York law requires a new LLC name to be different enough to distinguish it from the names on the Department of State’s index of businesses (N.Y. LLC Law § 204). Words like Bank, Insurance or Trust usually need approval from another agency.

A New York name reservation costs $20 and holds the name for 60 days. You can extend it up to two times, 60 days each.

Filing your Articles of Organization in New York costs $200. After that, the biennial statement costs $9 every two years and is due every two years during the month your LLC was formed. New York also requires every new LLC to publish a notice in two newspapers for six weeks. The newspapers set the price, which varies widely by county.

No. In New York the Secretary of State receives legal documents for your LLC, so a registered agent is optional.

New York requires a biennial statement ($9), due every two years during the month your LLC was formed.

File a Certificate of Assumed Name with the Department of State for $25. LLCs pay a flat fee, with no extra county charges.

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