Short answer: Must contain Limited Liability Company or abbreviations like L.L.C. or LLC.
We've pulled these figures from the Iowa Secretary of State'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.
Iowa naming rules
Must contain Limited Liability Company or abbreviations like L.L.C. or LLC.
Open the official Iowa name search
Reserving a name
Iowa lets you reserve a name for $10, which holds it for 120 days.
Doing business under another name
Iowa DBAs are filed with: state. Fee: .
How Iowa compares
Iowa's name reservation fee is $10. That ties for the lowest of the 50 jurisdictions we track. The national median is $25, so Iowa comes in $15 under it.
| State | Fee | National rank (1 = highest) |
|---|---|---|
| Iowa | $10 | 41 of 50 |
| Indiana | $10 | 41 of 50 |
| Minnesota | $55 | 6 of 50 |
| Missouri | $25 | 18 of 50 |
| South Dakota | $25 | 18 of 50 |
| Illinois | $25 | 18 of 50 |
Iowa fees that apply here
| Filing | State fee | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Certificate of Organization | $50 | Applicable to both online and paper submissions. No blank fill-in PDF provided. |
| Name reservation (optional) | $10 | 120 days |
| Amendment | $50 |
Name search and rules: Iowa questions
How do I check if an LLC name is available in Iowa?
Use the official Iowa Secretary of State business search. A name that's distinguishable from existing records can usually be registered.
What words must an Iowa LLC name include?
Must contain Limited Liability Company or abbreviations like L.L.C. or LLC.
Can I reserve an LLC name in Iowa?
Yes. Reservation costs $10 and holds the name for 120 days.
Do I need a DBA in Iowa?
Only if you'll do business under a name other than your exact LLC name. DBAs are filed with: state.
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: dba.fee.