Can I Form an LLC Online in Delaware?

Yes. Delaware allows complete online LLC formation through the Division of Corporations' eCorp system at https://icis.corp.delaware.gov/eCorp/. File your Certificate of Formation with a $110 fee and receive approval in 2–3 business days under standard processing. Expedited options range from 24 hours (+$50) to 1 hour (+$1,000). Your filing must include your LLC name (with "LLC," "L.L.C.," or "Limited Liability Company"), a Delaware street address for your registered office, and your registered agent's name.

What You Must File

Your Certificate of Formation requires three elements under 6 Del. C. § 18-201:

LLC name with required designator ("LLC," "L.L.C.," or "Limited Liability Company")
Delaware street address of your registered office
Registered agent's name at that address

Your name must be distinguishable on the Division's records. Restricted words—"Bank," "University," "Insurance"—cannot be used (6 Del. C. § 18-102).

Before You File

Search name availability free at https://icis.corp.delaware.gov/Ecorp/EntitySearch/NameSearch.aspx. If you want to secure your name before filing, reserve it for 120 days for $75.

Any person can organize your LLC—you need not be a member or manager. Delaware permits single-member LLCs and foreign owners.

Filing & Processing

Submit your Certificate of Formation entirely online through eCorp. Pay the $110 filing fee electronically. Standard processing takes 2–3 business days. If you need faster approval, choose expedited service: 24-hour (+$50), same-day (+$100), 2-hour (+$500), or 1-hour (+$1,000)—all in addition to the base fee. You can select your effective date during filing.

After Formation

If you operate under a name different from your LLC's legal name, file a DBA (Doing Business As) with the county prothonotary in each Delaware county where you conduct business.

Contact the Division

Delaware Division of Corporations
(302) 739-3073
John G. Townsend Building, 401 Federal Street, Suite 4, Dover, DE 19901
https://corp.delaware.gov/

This is general information, not legal advice.