

In Ohio, names may be reserved for up to 60 days by paying the fee and submitting the proper form to the state authority.

Reserve your name. If you aren't ready to register your LLC but are concerned your name might be taken by someone else, you can reserve it for a small fee.Before finalizing your LLC name, it's a good idea to check if the URL is available. At the very least, you should reserve the option of having one in the future by buying your domain name now. URL availability. Even if you don't think you'll need a webpage, you probably will.See a complete listing of Ohio's naming rules. Certain restricted words (bank, lawyer, attorney, credit union, etc.) may require additional documentation and licensure paperwork.The business name cannot contain words used to name a government agency (i.e., State Department, CIA, FBI, Treasury, etc.).

You can do a search on the Secretary of State's website to determine if a particular business name is in use.
