Nuans Pre-Search

Get an instant Ontario NUANS pre-search to verify name availability before purchasing the official report. Saves time and money by eliminating exact matches first.
A NUANS preliminary search, also called a NUANS pre-search, helps you check whether your proposed business name appears to be available in your chosen jurisdiction or across Canada by comparing it with existing business names and trademarks.
A NUANS report, however, is the official report required for certain business registrations in Canada. A pre-search cannot be used to register a business. Its purpose is only to identify possible conflicts with existing names and trademarks that may be similar to your proposed name.
Doing a NUANS pre-search first can save time and money by helping you avoid ordering a NUANS report for a name that may already have conflicts. For this reason, we recommend completing a pre-search before ordering a NUANS report.