Business Name
Availability Checker
Check if a business name is already in use in your state. Search our database of 30M+ real US businesses to find exact and similar names before you register yours.
Enter a Business Name to Get Started
Type the business name you want to check and select the state where you plan to operate. We will search our database for exact and similar matches.
What is the Business Name Availability Checker?
The Business Name Availability Checker is a free tool that searches our database of over 30 million real US businesses to see if a business name is already in use in your state. Unlike domain name checkers, this tool searches actual registered business names from Google Maps data.
This tool is useful for entrepreneurs planning to start a new business, marketing agencies checking brand name uniqueness, and anyone who wants to see how common a business name is in their area.
How does it work?
- Exact Match Search - We search for businesses with the exact same name (case-insensitive) in the selected state.
- Similar Name Search - We also find businesses whose names contain your search term, helping you spot potential conflicts.
- Real Business Data - Results include city, category, Google rating, and review count for each matching business.
- State-Level Search - Each search is scoped to a specific US state, since business name rules are typically enforced at the state level.
Important Note
This tool searches our business database (sourced from Google Maps) and is not a substitute for an official Secretary of State business name search. Always verify name availability through your state's official business registration portal before filing.