How to Order

To order a NUANS report, you will need a credit card (Visa, Mastercard, or Amex) and the proposed name for your business. When you click the Order button, you will complete the online form, your credit card will be charged securely, and your information will be sent to our office. A NUANS specialist will then process your order.

Interac Payment

You can also e-xfer for NUANS by sending 51.69 to biznamesearch@gmail.com
In the payment notes provide:
proposed name:
province:
what business does:

We will process the nuans and email the documents (with a receipt for payment)...

Picking a Name

When you register your business, the government reviews the NUANS report using naming guidelines that require the name to be:

“THE TICKLE TRUNK” is very distinctive, but it does not describe the business. “THE TICKLE TRUNK TOY FACTORY” adds the descriptive element that communicates what the company does.

Distinctive Descriptive
TELEFAX COMMUNICATIONS
THE GREEN PIG PRODUCE MARKET
JP LEBLANC BODY SHOP
If you are already operating an unregistered business with a non-distinct name (e.g., “AUTO REPAIRS”), you must add a unique element (e.g., “FAST FRED’S AUTO REPAIRS”). Many businesses register a longer legal name but use a shorter version for marketing purposes.

Federal or Provincial?

If you are running a small business, a provincial NUANS is usually what you need. Unless you have consulted a lawyer or accountant, do not select a federal NUANS. A federal NUANS is only valid for creating a federal corporation and does not allow registration in your home province.

What is a Pre-Search?

Before submitting your business name to the NUANS system, we perform a pre-search to identify existing business names that may conflict with your proposed name. If a conflict exists, we will email you and request alternate names until a suitable one is found.

Names that are both distinctive and descriptive are far less likely to be rejected. Final approval is always determined by government authorities. If your name is rejected, a new NUANS report must be ordered.

What is a Full Search?

Once the proposed name meets requirements, it is submitted to the NUANS system and reserved for 90 days. During this period, no other party can register or reserve the name. Only one name is reserved per report. Any changes require a new NUANS search.

What Documents Are Provided?

A cover letter and NUANS report are emailed within hours. Approximately 99% of proposed names are accepted due to the pre-search process. The NUANS report must be submitted with your registration documents within 90 days, or the reservation will expire.

What If a NUANS Report Is Rejected?

Most NUANS reports are accepted when the name is unique and descriptive. In rare cases where a report is rejected, you will need to select a new name and order another NUANS report.