How to Reserve Name in Texas LLC

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Texas LLC Reservation or Renewal of Reservation of an Entity Name

Are you a business owner looking for Texas LLC Reservation or Renewal of Reservation of an Entity Name? With the ever-changing nature of business, sometimes it’s important to Reserve Name your LLC to ensure the most accurate records are kept.

There are various ways to do this based on your state.
This guide will walk you through the steps to correctly do this for yourself in Texas:

Fill out Form 501

This form is available here for download. Once downloaded, fill it out like so:

To apply for name reservation, follow the instructions below:
1. Check "New Application" box
2. Name to be reserved
3. Entity type
4. Applicant name and address
5. Effective date of filing - Filing date/future date (back-dating is not allowed)
6. Digital/Wet signature of an authorized person
7. Printed or typed name of an authorized person

There's multiple ways to submit this form - online, by mail, via fax, in-person.

Submit it online

To file for name reservation online, follow the instructions below:
1. Log in; https://direct.sos.state.tx.us/
2. Click on "Business Organization"
3. Under "Reservation * Formation * Registration Documents," select "Application for Name Reservation"
4. Name to be reserved
5. Applicant name and address
6. Digital Signature of applicant
7. Review filing
8. Submit

Submit it by mail

To file a name reservation by mail, follow the instructions below:
1. Print the form (two copies) and sign.
2. Payment methods accepted:
- personal checks
- money orders
- LegalEase debit cards
- credit cards (American Express, Discover, MasterCard, Visa)
3. Checks or money orders must be made payable to the Secretary of State
4. Mail the completed form in duplicate along with the filing fee to:
P.O. Box 13697
Austin, Texas 78711-3697