How to Reserve a Business Name for Your Real Estate Business
If you’re ready to form an LLC, LP, or Corporation, the first step is making sure your business name is available — and then reserving it. This step protects you from costly rejections and ensures you’ll be able to operate under the name you want.
In this lesson, Doc shows how simple it is to secure your business name before moving forward with your entity paperwork.
What You’ll Learn
- How to search your Secretary of State’s website for name availability
- Why you should file up to three name choices in order of preference
- How much it costs (around $20 in most states) and how long the reservation lasts
- What to do with your reservation certificate when filing your LLC, LP, or Corporation paperwork
- How third-party services or attorneys can use your certificate to complete the process for you
Doc also shares tips for choosing a professional name that represents your business well — from simple, straightforward options to more creative ideas.
Your LIFE SUCCESS WORK™
- Watch the video above
- Run a name availability check in your state
- Complete the reservation form with up to three name choices
- Use your reservation certificate when forming your entity
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