Vermont LLC Name Search

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

Vermont
Filing Fee
$155
Articles of Organization
Annual Report
$45
Due within three months after your fiscal year ends (by March 31 for most LLCs)
Name Reservation
$25
Holds a name for 120 days

How Much Does an LLC Cost in Vermont?

Filing your Articles of Organization in Vermont costs $155. After that, the annual report costs $45 a year and is due within three months after your fiscal year ends (by March 31 for most LLCs).

  • Articles of Organization

    When you file to form the LLC. Source →

    $155

  • Annual Report

    Due within three months after your fiscal year ends (by March 31 for most LLCs). Annual reports must be filed online. Source →

    $45

  • Name reservationOptional

    Holds a name for 120 days. Source →

    $25

  • Assumed business nameOptional

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

    $70

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

LLC Requirements in Vermont

Formation Requirements

Basic Requirements

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

Registered Agent

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

Processing Time

Online filings usually take less than one business day. Mailed filings take 7–10 business days.

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Contact the Vermont 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

802-828-2853

Address Information

Mailing Address

81 River Street, Montpelier, VT 05609-1104

Physical Address

81 River Street, Montpelier, VT 05609-1104

Official Vermont Resources

Vermont LLC Name Search FAQ

Enter the name in the search at the top of this page to open Vermont’s official business entity search. Search close variations too: Vermont law requires a new LLC name to be distinguishable in the records of the Secretary of State (11 V.S.A. § 4005). 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.”. Vermont law requires a new LLC name to be distinguishable in the records of the Secretary of State (11 V.S.A. § 4005). Words like Bank, Insurance or Trust usually need approval from another agency.

A Vermont name reservation costs $25 and holds the name for 120 days. You can renew it for $25.

Filing your Articles of Organization in Vermont costs $155. After that, the annual report costs $45 a year and is due within three months after your fiscal year ends (by March 31 for most LLCs).

Online filings usually take less than one business day. Mailed filings take 7–10 business days.

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

Vermont requires an annual report ($45), due within three months after your fiscal year ends (by March 31 for most LLCs). You also need to keep a registered agent in the state.

Once the LLC is registered, you can register an assumed business name with the Secretary of State for $70. You renew it every five years.

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