Short answer: Names must include limited liability company, limited company, LLC, L.L.C., LC, or L.C. Restricted words require professional board clearance.
We've pulled these figures from the Arizona Corporation Commission (ACC)'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.
Arizona naming rules
Names must include limited liability company, limited company, LLC, L.L.C., LC, or L.C. Restricted words require professional board clearance.
Open the official Arizona name search
Reserving a name
Arizona lets you reserve a name for $10, which holds it for 120 days.
Doing business under another name
Arizona DBAs are filed with: state or county. Fee: $10 to $50.
How Arizona compares
Arizona's name reservation fee is $10. That ties for the lowest of the 50 jurisdictions we track. The national median is $25, so Arizona comes in $15 under it.
| State | Fee | National rank (1 = highest) |
|---|---|---|
| Arizona | $10 | 41 of 50 |
| New Mexico | Varies | Not confirmed |
| Utah | $22 | 32 of 50 |
| California | $10 | 41 of 50 |
| Colorado | $25 | 18 of 50 |
| Kansas | $30 | 13 of 50 |
Arizona fees that apply here
| Filing | State fee | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Articles of Organization (Form L010) | $85 | Statutory regular processing fee is $50. Filing online automatically folds in a $35 expedite fee, making it $85. Credit card payments add a 2.2% processing fee with a $2 minimum. |
| Name reservation (optional) | $10 | 120 days |
| Amendment | $25 | |
| DBA / assumed name | $10 to $50 | state or county |
Name search and rules: Arizona questions
How do I check if an LLC name is available in Arizona?
Use the official Arizona Corporation Commission (ACC) business search. A name that's distinguishable from existing records can usually be registered.
What words must an Arizona LLC name include?
Names must include limited liability company, limited company, LLC, L.L.C., LC, or L.C. Restricted words require professional board clearance.
Can I reserve an LLC name in Arizona?
Yes. Reservation costs $10 and holds the name for 120 days.
Do I need a DBA in Arizona?
Only if you'll do business under a name other than your exact LLC name. DBAs are filed with: state or county. Fee: $10 to $50.
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.