Short answer: Restricted words include standard regulated designators (bank, trust).
We've pulled these figures from the Missouri Secretary of State, Corporations 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.
Missouri naming rules
Restricted words include standard regulated designators (bank, trust).
Open the official Missouri name search
Reserving a name
Missouri lets you reserve a name for $25, which holds it for 60 days.
Doing business under another name
Missouri DBAs are filed with: state. Fee: $7.
How Missouri compares
Missouri's name reservation fee is $25. That's the 18th highest of 50 jurisdictions we track. The national median is $25, right where Missouri sits.
| State | Fee | National rank (1 = highest) |
|---|---|---|
| Missouri | $25 | 18 of 50 |
| Arkansas | $22.5 | 31 of 50 |
| Iowa | $10 | 41 of 50 |
| Kentucky | $15 | 38 of 50 |
| Nebraska | $30 | 13 of 50 |
| Indiana | $10 | 41 of 50 |
Missouri fees that apply here
| Filing | State fee | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Articles of Organization (Form LLC-1) | $50 | Filing online costs $50, while filing by paper costs $105. Both fees include a $5 Technology Trust Fund surcharge. Card payments add a 2% plus $0.25 convenience fee. |
| Name reservation (optional) | $25 | 60 days |
| Amendment | $25 | |
| DBA / assumed name | $7 | state |
Name search and rules: Missouri questions
How do I check if an LLC name is available in Missouri?
Use the official Missouri Secretary of State, Corporations Division business search. A name that's distinguishable from existing records can usually be registered.
What words must a Missouri LLC name include?
Restricted words include standard regulated designators (bank, trust).
Can I reserve an LLC name in Missouri?
Yes. Reservation costs $25 and holds the name for 60 days.
Do I need a DBA in Missouri?
Only if you'll do business under a name other than your exact LLC name. DBAs are filed with: state. Fee: $7.
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.self allowed, dissolution.tax clearance.