Wyoming LLC Name Search: How to Check If Your Name Is Available
Wyoming naming rules
- Must contain "Limited Liability Company," "LLC," or "L.L.C."
- Must be distinguishable from every other registered Wyoming entity.
- Cannot imply a different entity type (e.g. "Inc," "Corp") or a regulated purpose (e.g. "Bank," "Insurance") without approval.
How to search
Use the Wyoming Secretary of State's online business search and enter your desired name. If no active entity matches, the name is likely available. Note the search is a guide, final availability is confirmed at filing.
Reserving a name (optional)
If you are not ready to file, Wyoming lets you reserve a name for 120 days for a small state fee. Most founders skip this and simply file once their name checks out.
A tip for non-resident founders
Pick a name that works internationally and is easy to use for your US bank account and payment processors (Stripe, Wise, Mercury). Avoid words that trigger extra review (financial, legal, medical terms) unless that is genuinely your business.
Searching the Wyoming Secretary of State database for LLC name availability
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Not sure if your name is free? We check it with the state before filing — included in formation from $349.
Frequently asked questions
- How do I check if a Wyoming LLC name is available?
- Search the Wyoming Secretary of State business database for your desired name. If no active entity matches and the name is distinguishable, it is likely available. Bastion confirms availability with the state before filing.
- Do I have to include LLC in my Wyoming business name?
- Yes. A Wyoming LLC name must contain Limited Liability Company, LLC, or L.L.C.
- Can I reserve a Wyoming LLC name?
- Yes, Wyoming allows a name reservation for 120 days for a small state fee, though most founders simply file once the name checks out.