Oklahoma lesson 1 of 6
Name your Oklahoma LLC
The Secretary of State will reject Articles of Organization if the name is not distinguishable from an existing entity, trade name, or reserved name on file, so search before you file.
Required wording
An Oklahoma LLC name must contain the words limited liability company or limited company, or the abbreviations LLC, LC, L.L.C. or L.C. Limited may be shortened to Ltd. and Company to Co.
- Acceptable: Red Dirt Fabrication LLC, Red Dirt Fabrication L.L.C.
- The name must be distinguishable from domestic and foreign corporations existing or dissolved in the last three years, and from existing limited partnerships, LLCs, trade names, and reserved names
Checking availability and reserving a name
Search the Secretary of State's online business entity records, call the office directly, or check in person before you file. If you are not ready to file yet, you can reserve a name for 60 days by filing a Name Reservation application for $10.
A 60-day reservation is shorter than what many states offer, so time your reservation close to when you actually plan to file the Articles of Organization.
🇺🇸 Check United States company name availability
Search the official United States state registry before you file. Opens the government portal in a new tab.
Tip: also confirm the .com domain and matching social handles are free before you commit.
Key takeaways
- End the name with LLC, L.C., or the words in full.
- The name must be distinguishable from other entities and trade names on record, including corporations dissolved within the last three years.
- A $10 reservation holds a name for 60 days.
Official sources
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Last reviewed: September 2026 - reviewed by Gullia Filing Legal & Formation Team