California LLC Name Reservation — How to Reserve

Reserve your desired LLC name for 60 days while you prepare formation documents. The fee is $10 — among the cheapest name reservations in the country. For the full process, see our CA LLC guide.

How It Works

• Fee: $10
• Duration: 60 days from filing
• Filed with: California Secretary of State (bizfileOnline or by mail)
• Renewable: File a new reservation before expiration

How to File

Online: bizfileonline.sos.ca.gov > Name Reservation > $10 > immediate confirmation By mail: Submit Name Reservation Request to SOS, P.O. Box 944228, Sacramento, CA 94244-2280

FAQ

Is the $10 fee applied toward my $70 formation fee?

No. Separate fees. You pay $10 for reservation and $70 for Articles of Organization.

Can a non-California resident reserve a name?

Yes. No residency requirement for name reservations.