Importance of the Illinois name search database:

We will share below the features of an Illinois name availability database checker:

• It is used to check the preliminary name search to file a corporation or an LLC with the Illinois secretary of state. An entity name search in the state of Illinois database does not give you a guarantee to use the name. An application is filed to reserve the entity name and the final determination will be released after the review by the examiner.
• It is used to obtain a certificate of good standing report to check the latest status of a company.
• The database is searched by a file name and the company name.
• There is no fee to check the name availability Illinois, but the state of Illinois charges a fee to issue a certificate of good standing for a profit and non profit entities.
• A "Record Not Found" message shows if the company name is distinguishable. It gives you an indication, that the name may be available, but it is not a final determination.
• An LLC or a corporation indicators are used at the end of the entity name as an extension to recognize the entity type.