Short answer: Must contain Limited Liability Company or LLC. Terms like Corp or Inc. are forbidden.
We've pulled these figures from the Minnesota 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.
Minnesota naming rules
Must contain Limited Liability Company or LLC. Terms like Corp or Inc. are forbidden.
Open the official Minnesota name search
Reserving a name
Minnesota lets you reserve a name for $55, which holds it for 12 months.
Doing business under another name
Minnesota DBAs are filed with: state. Fee: $50 online or $30 by mail, plus mandatory newspaper publication cost.
How Minnesota compares
Minnesota's name reservation fee is $55. That's the 6th highest of 50 jurisdictions we track. The national median is $25, so Minnesota runs $30 above it.
| State | Fee | National rank (1 = highest) |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | $55 | 6 of 50 |
| Illinois | $25 | 18 of 50 |
| Iowa | $10 | 41 of 50 |
| North Dakota | $10 | 41 of 50 |
| Indiana | $10 | 41 of 50 |
| South Dakota | $25 | 18 of 50 |
Minnesota fees that apply here
| Filing | State fee | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Articles of Organization | $155 | $155 online/in-person (automatically expedited), $135 by mail |
| Name reservation (optional) | $55 | 12 months |
| Amendment | $70 | |
| DBA / assumed name | $50 online or $30 by mail, plus mandatory newspaper publication cost | state |
Name search and rules: Minnesota questions
How do I check if an LLC name is available in Minnesota?
Use the official Minnesota Secretary of State business search. A name that's distinguishable from existing records can usually be registered.
What words must a Minnesota LLC name include?
Must contain Limited Liability Company or LLC. Terms like Corp or Inc. are forbidden.
Can I reserve an LLC name in Minnesota?
Yes. Reservation costs $55 and holds the name for 12 months.
Do I need a DBA in Minnesota?
Only if you'll do business under a name other than your exact LLC name. DBAs are filed with: state. Fee: $50 online or $30 by mail, plus mandatory newspaper publication cost.
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.