Short answer: Restricted words include standard regulated terms.
We've pulled these figures from the Indiana Secretary of State, Business Services Division's own pages. If something's changed since our last check, the state's portal wins, so it's worth a quick look before you pay.
Indiana naming rules
Restricted words include standard regulated terms.
Open the official Indiana name search
Reserving a name
Indiana lets you reserve a name for $10, which holds it for 120 days.
Doing business under another name
Indiana DBAs are filed with: state. Fee: $20 online or $30 by mail.
How Indiana compares
Indiana's name reservation fee is $10. That ties for the lowest of the 50 jurisdictions we track. The national median is $25, so Indiana comes in $15 under it.
| State | Fee | National rank (1 = highest) |
|---|---|---|
| Indiana | $10 | 41 of 50 |
| Illinois | $25 | 18 of 50 |
| Iowa | $10 | 41 of 50 |
| Kentucky | $15 | 38 of 50 |
| Ohio | $39 | 11 of 50 |
| Minnesota | $55 | 6 of 50 |
Indiana fees that apply here
| Filing | State fee | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Articles of Organization | $95 | Filing online costs $95 ($75 base + $20 enhanced-access fee). Filing by mail costs a flat $100. Credit cards incur a 2.15% processing fee. |
| Name reservation (optional) | $10 | 120 days |
| DBA / assumed name | $20 online or $30 by mail | state |
Name search and rules: Indiana questions
How do I check if an LLC name is available in Indiana?
Use the official Indiana Secretary of State, Business Services Division business search. A name that's distinguishable from existing records can usually be registered.
What words must an Indiana LLC name include?
Restricted words include standard regulated terms.
Can I reserve an LLC name in Indiana?
Yes. Reservation costs $10 and holds the name for 120 days.
Do I need a DBA in Indiana?
Only if you'll do business under a name other than your exact LLC name. DBAs are filed with: state. Fee: $20 online or $30 by mail.
Sources and verification
Last checked against official state sources on . States change fees with little notice, so confirm on the filing portal before you pay. How we verify.
Still being confirmed with the state: ra.change fee, dissolution.fee, amendment fee, ra.self allowed.