Ohio LLC Name Search

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

Ohio
Filing Fee
$99
Articles of Organization
Annual Report
None
Not required
Name Reservation
$39
Holds a name for 180 days

How Much Does an LLC Cost in Ohio?

Filing your Articles of Organization in Ohio costs $99. Ohio doesn’t require LLCs to file an annual report.

  • Articles of Organization

    When you file to form the LLC. Source →

    $99

  • Name reservationOptional

    Holds a name for 180 days. Source →

    $39

  • Trade nameOptional

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

    $39

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

LLC Requirements in Ohio

Formation Requirements

Basic Requirements

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

Registered Agent

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

Faster Processing

Expedited service costs $100 for 2 business days, $200 for 1 business day or $300 for 4 business hours.

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Contact the Ohio 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 250, Columbus, OH 43216

Physical Address

Business Services Division, 180 E. Broad St., 16th Floor, Columbus, OH 43215

Official Ohio Resources

Ohio LLC Name Search FAQ

Enter the name in the search at the top of this page to open Ohio’s official business entity search. Search close variations too: Ohio law requires a new LLC name to be distinguishable on the records of the Secretary of State (Ohio Rev. Code § 1706.07). 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.”. Ohio law requires a new LLC name to be distinguishable on the records of the Secretary of State (Ohio Rev. Code § 1706.07). Words like Bank, Insurance or Trust usually need approval from another agency.

A Ohio name reservation costs $39 and holds the name for 180 days.

Filing your Articles of Organization in Ohio costs $99. Ohio doesn’t require LLCs to file an annual report.

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

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

Register a trade name or fictitious name with the Secretary of State for $39. It lasts five years and costs $25 to renew.

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