How to search Nebraska records
- Search by name or account number; the search accepts partial words.
- Open the record to see filing history and registered agent.
- Trade names are searched separately on the same site.
Open the official Nebraska search
Nebraska SOS, corporation and LLC search
Nebraska Secretary of State Business Search
The Nebraska Secretary of State business search is run by the Nebraska Secretary of State, Business Services through its Corporation and Business Entity Search. Related queries such as "NE SOS business search" reach the same free database. Search by name first, then reopen the record by its account number so you are reading one exact entity. The step-by-step instructions above walk through the screens.
Nebraska Entity Search
An entity search of the Nebraska business registry returns every registered type at once: domestic and foreign LLCs, corporations, partnerships and nonprofits. Read the status first, then the formation date and the registered agent. Because Nebraska expects a biennial report every 2 years, a lapsed filing usually shows up as a status change before the entity is dissolved.
Nebraska Corporation Search
A corporation search uses the same index as LLCs, so filter by entity type if the name is common. Searches typed as "Nebraska corp search" land here too. The record shows whether it is a for-profit corporation or a nonprofit, and the entity types guide explains how each one appears. Corporations are formed by filing articles of incorporation, so the formation date on the record is the date those articles took effect.
Nebraska LLC Search
Run the Nebraska LLC search with the exact name, then note the account number. Forming a Nebraska LLC costs $100 and the biennial report is $10. Whether members appear depends on the filings; our LLC lookup guide covers what the state shows, and the business owner lookup covers what it does not. A state record never shows an EIN; use the EIN lookup for that.
Nebraska Business Name Search
A Nebraska business name search shows names already on file, not names the state will accept. Nebraska lets you hold a name for 120 days for $30. The name claim guide lists the checks to run before you file, including trademarks and DBA names.
Publication after formation
Nebraska is one of three states that require a new LLC to publish a notice of formation in a newspaper, running for three consecutive weeks, with proof filed afterwards. Publication fees vary by newspaper and county and often exceed the $100 filing fee.
Nebraska filing facts
| Record number | Account number |
|---|---|
| LLC formation fee | $100. Online Certificate of Organization. |
| Recurring filing | Biennial report, $10, every 2 years |
| Due | April 1 of odd-numbered years |
| Name reservation | $30 for 120 days |
| Agency phone | 402-471-4079 |
What a Nebraska LLC costs in its first three years
First recurring filing assumed in year 3; state charges only.
| Year | Formation | Recurring filing | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | $100 | $0 | $100 |
| Year 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Year 3 | $0 | $10 | $10 |
| Three-year state total | $110 | ||
Biennial reports by entity type
LLCs file biennial reports in odd-numbered years and corporations in even-numbered years, for $10 online. Trade names are searched separately on the same site; see DBA. Nebraska sells records in bulk at $15 per 1,000, listed in data downloads by state.
Budgeting for publication
Plan for newspaper publication costs on top of the $100 filing fee when forming a Nebraska LLC, and get quotes from newspapers in the county of your principal office. File proof of publication promptly. After that, the $10 biennial report in odd years keeps the LLC current at very low cost.
How Nebraska compares with its neighbors
| State | LLC filing | Yearly upkeep | Report cycle | Reservation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nebraska | $100 | $5 | Every 2 years | $30 |
| Iowa | $50 | $22.50 | Every 2 years | $10 |
| Kansas | $160 | $50 | Yearly | $30 |
| Colorado | $35 | $25 | Yearly | $25 |
Before you rely on a Nebraska result
- LLCs file biennial reports in odd-numbered years; corporations file in even years.
- Publication costs vary by newspaper and county and are often higher than the filing fee.
Bulk Nebraska business data
Sold by the state. $15 per 1,000 records.
Searching beyond Nebraska
Registries next to Nebraska: Iowa business search, Kansas business search, Colorado business search.
Nebraska business search questions
How much does it cost to form an LLC in Nebraska?
The state filing fee is $100. Online Certificate of Organization. Keeping the LLC on file then averages $5 a year in state fees.
When is the Nebraska annual report due?
Nebraska calls it the biennial report. It costs $10, it is filed every 2 years, and it is due April 1 of odd-numbered years.
Can I reserve a business name in Nebraska?
Yes. A name reservation costs $30 and holds the name for 120 days.
Do Nebraska LLCs have to publish a notice?
Yes. A new Nebraska LLC publishes a notice of formation for three consecutive weeks and files proof with the Secretary of State.
Is the Nebraska business entity search free?
Yes. Searching the Corporation and Business Entity Search costs nothing. The Nebraska Secretary of State, Business Services charges only for certified copies and certificates of good standing.
Who keeps business records in Nebraska?
The Nebraska Secretary of State, Business Services. Its business line is 402-471-4079, and its free search is the Corporation and Business Entity Search.
What number identifies a business in Nebraska?
Nebraska assigns each entity an account number. It is different from the federal EIN and from the number the same company holds in any other state, and searching by it returns exactly one record.
Can I download a list of all Nebraska businesses?
Only by buying it. $15 per 1,000 records.
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