How to search Nevada records
- Nevada moved its business search from SilverFlume to the ORION system on September 14, 2026. Search ORION by entity name, entity number, NV Business ID, officer, or registered agent.
- The record lists managers or members from the most recent annual list.
- Check "Business License Exp" on the record; an expired license is a separate compliance problem from the entity status.
Open the official Nevada search
Nevada SOS, corporation and LLC search
Nevada Secretary of State Business Search
The Nevada Secretary of State business search is run by the Nevada Secretary of State, Commercial Recordings Division through its ORION business search. Related queries such as "Nevada SOS business search" reach the same free database. Search by name first, then reopen the record by its NV Business ID so you are reading one exact entity. The step-by-step instructions above walk through the screens.
Nevada Entity Search
An entity search of the Nevada 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 Nevada expects an annual list plus state business license yearly, a lapsed filing usually shows up as a status change before the entity is dissolved.
Nevada Corporation Search
A corporation search uses the same index as LLCs, so filter by entity type if the name is common. Searches typed as "Nevada company 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.
Nevada LLC Search
Run the Nevada LLC search with the exact name, then note the NV Business ID. Forming a Nevada LLC costs $425 and the annual list plus state business license is $350. 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.
Nevada Business Name Search
A Nevada business name search shows names already on file, not names the state will accept. Nevada lets you hold a name for 90 days for $25. The name claim guide lists the checks to run before you file, including trademarks and DBA names. Nevada fictitious firm names are filed with the county clerk.
Silverflume Business Search
Many people still search for the Nevada portal by its older SilverFlume name. The current Secretary of State entity search runs on ORION, and the same office issues the Nevada State Business License. For other checks, see the business verification checklist.
Nevada UCC Search
UCC financing statements against Nevada businesses are filed with the Secretary of State. A filing shows a lender's claim on the company's assets, and it must be searched under the exact legal name on the entity record. The UCC lien search guide explains how to read one.
ORION replaced SilverFlume in September 2026
Nevada moved its business search and filings from SilverFlume to the ORION system on September 14, 2026. Old SilverFlume bookmarks and links on other sites may break. ORION lets you search by entity name, entity number, NV Business ID, officer and registered agent.
Nevada filing facts
| Record number | NV Business ID |
|---|---|
| LLC formation fee | $425. $75 Articles of Organization, $150 initial list, and $200 state business license. |
| Recurring filing | Annual list plus state business license, $350, yearly |
| Due | Last day of the anniversary month |
| Name reservation | $25 for 90 days |
| Agency phone | 775-684-5708 |
What a Nevada LLC costs in its first three years
First recurring filing assumed in year 2; state charges only.
| Year | Formation | Recurring filing | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | $425 | $0 | $425 |
| Year 2 | $0 | $350 | $350 |
| Year 3 | $0 | $350 | $350 |
| Three-year state total | $1,125 | ||
The real cost of a Nevada LLC
The $75 Articles of Organization fee is misleading. Every new LLC also files an initial list of managers for $150 and buys a $200 state business license, so year one costs $425 and every year after costs $350. Nevada has no state income tax but does impose a commerce tax on businesses with Nevada gross revenue over $4 million. A Default status means the annual list is late, and Revoked follows if it stays unfiled. Because managers are listed on the annual list, Nevada records are more useful for an LLC lookup than many people expect. Compare the upkeep with other states in the fee directory.
Checking Nevada business licenses
Nevada records carry two separate dates worth checking: the annual list due date and the state business license expiration. An entity can be active while its business license has expired, which is a separate compliance problem. In ORION, confirm both before treating a Nevada company as fully current.
How Nevada compares with its neighbors
| State | LLC filing | Yearly upkeep | Report cycle | Reservation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nevada | $425 | $350 | Yearly | $25 |
| California | $70 | $810 | Every 2 years | $10 |
| Arizona | $50 | $0 | None | $10 |
| Utah | $59 | $18 | Yearly | $22 |
Before you rely on a Nevada result
- Nevada has no state income tax but does impose a commerce tax on businesses with Nevada gross revenue over $4 million.
- Status "Default" means the annual list is late; "Revoked" follows if it stays unfiled.
Bulk Nevada business data
Sold by the state. $125 full database; $500 per month unlimited reports. Nevada replaced SilverFlume with the ORION system on September 14, 2026.
Searching beyond Nevada
Registries next to Nevada: California business search, Arizona business search, Utah business search.
Nevada business search questions
How much does it cost to form an LLC in Nevada?
The state filing fee is $425. $75 Articles of Organization, $150 initial list, and $200 state business license. Keeping the LLC on file then averages $350 a year in state fees.
When is the Nevada annual report due?
Nevada calls it the annual list plus state business license. It costs $350, it is filed yearly, and it is due last day of the anniversary month.
Can I reserve a business name in Nevada?
Yes. A name reservation costs $25 and holds the name for 90 days.
Why does a Nevada LLC cost more than $75?
Nevada also requires a $150 initial list and a $200 state business license, so the first year costs $425 and each later year $350.
Is the Nevada business entity search free?
Yes. Searching the ORION business search costs nothing. The Nevada Secretary of State, Commercial Recordings Division charges only for certified copies and certificates of good standing.
Who keeps business records in Nevada?
The Nevada Secretary of State, Commercial Recordings Division. Its business line is 775-684-5708, and its free search is the ORION business search.
What number identifies a business in Nevada?
Nevada assigns each entity a NV Business ID. 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 Nevada businesses?
Only by buying it. $125 full database; $500 per month unlimited reports. Nevada replaced SilverFlume with the ORION system on September 14, 2026.
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