You know how you can check to see if a domain name is taken? Well, I want to pick a name for the biz I'm starting up, and I want to see if it's available.
thanks!
2007-01-09 13:37:55 · 6 answers · asked by The Great Sphinx 2 in Business & Finance ➔ Small Business
I listed some links where you can do some preliminary name checking. However, please be aware that this is merely scratching the surface of what's out there.
Only comprehensive research will tell you if the name is truly available. But, these links are free & a great place to start, so I'd try them out first.
Comprehensive research consists of looking at marks that are similar in Sound, Appearance or Meaning in the pending & registered Federal AND State trademark files as well as the US National Common-Law files.
There are other sites that offer free searching capabilities in conjunction with their commercial services, so I'm not able to post those links due to the Yahoo! TOS. You'll also want to check domain names & yellow pages, so simply do a search for "free domain name search" and "national yellowpages" and the appropriate links will pop up.
Hope that helps! I wish you much success & happiness in all your ventures!
2007-01-10 05:05:11 · answer #1 · answered by TM Express™ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to your state office that handles business registration or you can call them. Corporations that are registered will be listed there and you should be able to do a search to see if your name is taken. Some charge a small fee for this service.
2007-01-09 17:56:42 · answer #2 · answered by Derek 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your county recorder should have a listing of ficticious business names. If it is a small county, that information may not be available online.
2016-05-23 01:34:33 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just go to your county clerk office and check there. That is where you file for a fictitious name filing.
2007-01-09 14:31:13 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
type it in the search line of do what the guy on top said.
2007-01-09 15:35:55 · answer #5 · answered by Sue 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
when you go apply for your business license, they wil be able to give you that information.
2007-01-13 19:57:51 · answer #6 · answered by Spirit 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋