Pennsylvania LLC Name Search

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

Pennsylvania
Filing Fee
$125
Certificate of Organization
Annual Report
$7
Due between January 1 and September 30 each year, starting the year after you form the LLC
Name Reservation
$70
Holds a name for 120 days

How Much Does an LLC Cost in Pennsylvania?

Filing your Certificate of Organization in Pennsylvania costs $125. After that, the annual report costs $7 a year and is due between January 1 and September 30 each year, starting the year after you form the LLC.

  • Certificate of Organization

    Filed with a Docketing Statement. Pennsylvania doesn’t require LLCs to advertise their formation. Source →

    $125

  • Annual Report

    Due between January 1 and September 30 each year, starting the year after you form the LLC. Required since 2025. Starting with reports due in 2027, LLCs that don’t file can be dissolved. Source →

    $7

  • Name reservationOptional

    Holds a name for 120 days. Source →

    $70

  • Fictitious nameOptional

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

    $70

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

LLC Requirements in Pennsylvania

Formation Requirements

Basic Requirements

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

Registered Agent

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

Processing Time

The Department of State says to allow up to 15 business days, though most business filings have been processed in 2–4 days.

Same-day service costs $100, 3-hour service $300 and 1-hour service $1,000.

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Contact the Pennsylvania 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

717-783-2244

Address Information

Mailing Address

206 North Office Building, Harrisburg, PA 17120

Physical Address

206 North Office Building, Harrisburg, PA 17120

Official Pennsylvania Resources

Pennsylvania LLC Name Search FAQ

Enter the name in the search at the top of this page. It checks Pennsylvania Department of State (data.pa.gov) records and lists businesses with the same or a similar name. Search close variations too: Pennsylvania law requires a new LLC name to be distinguishable on the records of the Department of State (15 Pa.C.S. § 202). 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.”. Pennsylvania law requires a new LLC name to be distinguishable on the records of the Department of State (15 Pa.C.S. § 202). Words like Bank, Insurance or Trust usually need approval from another agency.

A Pennsylvania name reservation costs $70 and holds the name for 120 days.

Filing your Certificate of Organization in Pennsylvania costs $125. After that, the annual report costs $7 a year and is due between January 1 and September 30 each year, starting the year after you form the LLC.

The Department of State says to allow up to 15 business days, though most business filings have been processed in 2–4 days. Same-day service costs $100, 3-hour service $300 and 1-hour service $1,000.

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

Pennsylvania requires an annual report ($7), due between January 1 and September 30 each year, starting the year after you form the LLC. You also need to keep a registered agent in the state.

Register a fictitious name with the Department of State for $70.

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