How Do I Check LLC Name Availability in Florida?

Use the free SunBiz search tool at https://search.sunbiz.org/Inquiry/CorporationSearch/ByName to check if your proposed LLC name is available. Enter your desired name to verify it's distinguishable in the Florida Department of State's records. Your name must include a required designator—"Limited Liability Company," "L.L.C.," or "LLC"—and cannot duplicate or be confusingly similar to existing registered businesses under Fla. Stat. § 605.0112.

Using the SunBiz Search Tool

Access the Florida Division of Corporations' official business database at https://search.sunbiz.org/Inquiry/CorporationSearch/ByName. Type your proposed LLC name into the search field. Results display instantly, showing any existing names that match or closely resemble your choice. The search is free and available 24/7.

Your name must be distinguishable in the records of the Department of State (Fla. Stat. § 605.0112). This means no other registered business entity can have an identical or deceptively similar name. Review search results carefully before proceeding.

Name Requirements

All Florida LLCs must include one of three designators in their legal name:

Limited Liability Company
L.L.C.
LLC

Florida does not maintain a restricted word list for LLC names (Fla. Stat. § 605.0112), so most names are permissible if distinguishable. However, certain designators like "bank" or "insurance" may trigger additional regulatory requirements depending on your business activities.

After Confirming Availability

Once you verify your name is available, file your Articles of Organization online at https://dos.fl.gov/sunbiz/start-business/efile/fl-llc/ or by mail to P.O. Box 6327, Tallahassee, FL 32314.

If you plan to operate under a different name than your LLC's legal name, file a fictitious name registration (DBA) with the Florida Division of Corporations. The filing fee is $50.00.

Important: Checking name availability does not reserve the name. File your Articles of Organization promptly to secure your business name.

Contact Information

Florida Division of Corporations Phone: (850) 245-6052 Website: https://dos.fl.gov/sunbiz/ Mailing Address: P.O. Box 6327, Tallahassee, FL 32314

This is general information, not legal advice.