Nevada
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Nevada at a glance
- Who runs it
- Nevada Secretary of State, Commercial Recordings Division
- ORION Business Portal
- Cost to search
- Free
- Searching is free. Copies are $2 per page, certification is $30 per document, and a Certificate of Good Standing is $50.
- Account needed
- No
- Search without signing up
- Search by
- Entity Name, Entity Number
- and 3 more
State fees
- Form an LLC$75The Initial List ($150) and State Business License ($200) are due by the last day of the month after you file, so the state total to start is $425.Articles of OrganizationOfficial source
- Annual List of Managers or Managing Members$150Plus the $200 State Business License renewal, filed with the list.By the last day of the anniversary month of the LLC's formation each year. The first (Initial) list is due by the last day of the month after formation.Official source
- Certificate of Good Standing$50Proof the business is currentOfficial source
- Change registered agent$60Change of Registered Agent by Represented Entity.Every LLC must have oneOfficial source
Nevada LLC lookup: how to use the ORION Business Portal
An LLC lookup in Nevada is the same search as a business search. The ORION Business Portal, kept by the Nevada Secretary of State, lists LLCs alongside corporations and other registered businesses. You can search by entity Name, entity Number, nV Business ID Number or search Type: Starts With, Contains, All Words, Exact Match, Fuzzy Search. It's free, and you don't need an account.
- Open the ORION public search and keep the "Business" tab selected.
- Choose a search type (Starts With, Contains, All Words, Exact Match, or Fuzzy Search).
- Enter the entity name, entity number, or NV Business ID number and click "Search."
- Read the entity type, registered agent, formation date, and status in the results table, then select the business to view its information or purchase documents.
- For a broader name search, enter only the main name without "LLC" or "Inc."
Good to know in Nevada: Nevada gives every business two numbers: the NV Business ID number, which other agencies use, and a separate entity number. Nevada also ties its State Business License to the annual list, so an LLC pays $150 for the list plus $200 for the license each year, and a business that misses the list goes into "Default."
What the search shows you
- Entity name
- NV Business ID number and entity number
- Entity type
- Registered agent name
- Formation date
- Status
What the status words mean
Nevada uses its own words for a company's status, and they don't always mean the same thing as in other states. Here's what you'll see on the ORION Business Portal, in the state's own wording.
| Status | What it means |
|---|---|
| Active | Current on its filings. A business in default gets back to active status by filing the overdue list and paying all fees and penalties. |
| Default | A Title 7 entity, such as an LLC, didn't file its Initial or Annual List by the due date. For sole proprietors, it means the business license wasn't renewed by its expiration date. |
| Revoked | An entity that stays in default for one year moves to revoked status. Reinstating means paying all back fees and penalties, including the business license fee. The LLC reinstatement fee is $300. |
For how these compare across states, see what business entity status means.
Finding the registered agent, filing history and owners
Registered Agent
The results table shows the registered agent's name for each business. Changing an LLC's registered agent costs $60.
Filing history
Select the business in ORION to view its information and purchase documents. Copies are $2 per page and certification is $30 per document.
Owners, managers and officers
Nevada LLCs file an Initial List and then an Annual List of Managers or Managing Members with the Secretary of State, so the people managing the LLC are on file. Order a copy of the latest list if the record doesn't show it. If the state record doesn't name anyone, our guide on how to find the owner of an LLC covers where else to look.
Finding a Nevada NV Business ID Number
Nevada gives every business on its register a NV Business ID Number. It's the quickest way to pin down the right company when names are alike.
- What it looks like
- Shown in the "NV Business Id #" column of ORION search results, next to a separate "Entity No." column.
- Where to find yours
- Search your business in ORION. The Secretary of State calls it the Nevada Business Identification Number and says to use it when registering with other government agencies.
- Search by it
- Yes. The ORION Business Portal accepts it.
It's easy to mix it up with these, which come from other offices:
- Entity Number (Nevada Secretary of State). A second number assigned to each Title 7 business. The Secretary of State says other agencies may not use it, so give them the NV Business ID number instead.
Your federal EIN is a different number again. See which business number a form is asking for.
Checking whether a business name is available in Nevada
- Use the free ORION business search to see whether a name is in use. The Secretary of State says availability isn't guaranteed at the time of filing.
- Search the main name without suffixes like "LLC" or "Inc" to catch similar names.
- Reserve a name for $25 (24-hour expedite $50).
A clear result on the state search isn't a trademark clearance. If the name matters to you, also search the USPTO trademark database and check the domain. More in our business name search guide.
DBA and UCC search in Nevada
DBAs and assumed names
- What it's called
- Fictitious Firm Name (DBA)
- Where they're filed
- DBAs are filed with the county or the city, depending on where the business is located, not with the Secretary of State. There is no statewide DBA search.
- Search
- No statewide online search.
A DBA can be listed in the "Associated Business Name" section of the State Business License application.
UCC liens
Lenders file UCC financing statements with the Nevada Secretary of State, Commercial Recordings Division. The online search is paid and needs an account. Our Nevada UCC search guide has the steps and fees.
Nevada fees and deadlines
These are the state's own fees, before any service charges. Each row links to the official page we took it from.
Form an LLC
$75- Articles of Organization.
- File online in ORION with your former SilverFlume login. The LLC fee schedule doesn't state a standard turnaround.
- Faster options: 24-hour $125, 2-hour $500, or 1-hour $1,000 per item, on top of the filing fee.
Annual List of Managers or Managing Members
$150- Due: By the last day of the anniversary month of the LLC's formation each year. The first (Initial) list is due by the last day of the month after formation.
- If you're late: A $75 late fee for the list plus a $100 business license penalty. The LLC goes into default, and after one year in default it is revoked. Reinstatement is $300 plus all back fees and penalties.
- The list and the State Business License must be filed together. You can't file the list online if you're claiming a business license exemption.
Change your registered agent
$60- Every Nevada LLC must have one.
- Change of Registered Agent by Represented Entity.
Certificate of Good Standing
$50- Proof the company exists and is current, from the Nevada Secretary of State.
54,415 new business applications were filed in Nevada from January to September 2026, up 9.7% on last year, according to the Census Bureau. See every state.
Starting a business in Nevada?
A lot of people search the ORION Business Portal to see if a name is taken before they file. If that's you, here's the order to do things in.
- 1Check the name is free in NevadaTakes two minutes, steps on this page
- 2File your LLC with the stateArticles of Organization, $75 state fee
- 3Or let a service file it for youCompared on what you pay in year two
Step 3 goes to our comparison page, which has sponsored links. We earn a commission if you buy, and it doesn't change our rankings. How that works.
Frequently asked questions
How do I look up an LLC in Nevada?
Search the ORION Business Portal, the official database kept by the Nevada Secretary of State. You can search by entity Name, entity Number, nV Business ID Number or search Type: Starts With, Contains, All Words, Exact Match, Fuzzy Search. It's free, and you don't need an account. Open the matching record to see the LLC's status, registered agent and filing history.
Is the Nevada business search free?
Yes. The ORION business search is free. A Certificate of Good Standing is $50 and copies are $2 per page.
Do Nevada LLCs need a state business license?
Yes, including single-member LLCs. The license is $200 a year for an LLC and is filed with the Initial and Annual List, unless the business qualifies for a statutory exemption.
What does "Default" mean on a Nevada business record?
The LLC didn't file its Initial or Annual List by the due date. It returns to active status once it files and pays all fees and penalties. After one year in default, it is revoked.
What happened to SilverFlume?
The ORION Business Portal fully replaced SilverFlume on September 14, 2026. Your SilverFlume username and password work in ORION, and historical data was moved over.
Sources
We take every fee, deadline and rule on this page from these pages and nowhere else. Rules change, so open the source before you pay anything.
- 1.ORION public business searchChecked November 8, 2026
- 2.Secretary of State: ORION Business Portal informationChecked November 8, 2026
- 3.Secretary of State: manage your businessChecked November 8, 2026
- 4.Limited-Liability Company fee schedule (PDF)Checked November 8, 2026
- 5.Secretary of State: State Business LicenseChecked November 8, 2026
- 6.Secretary of State: State Business License FAQChecked November 8, 2026
- 7.Secretary of State: UCC forms and feesChecked November 8, 2026
- 8.Secretary of State: UCC FAQChecked November 8, 2026
- 9.Secretary of State: UCC filingsChecked November 8, 2026
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