Name Registration

• The cost of registering a name can range from $10 to $50, depending on the state in which you live. The federal government operates a site that can lead you to information on registering a name in your state.
  
  

Name Availability

• The name registration fee isn't the only cost that businesses must consider. Some states charge a name availability fee, which covers the cost of searching government records to ensure that your business name is unique. It is usually less than $20.
  
  

Expedited Services

• If you want the information quickly, expedited service and shipping typically cost around $15 to $25. This fee will cut the registration time from a few weeks to a few days. Again, the time depends on the state in which you live.