How to Order an Official NUANS Report Online in Canada (Step-by-Step Guide)
October 27, 2026
To order an official NUANS® report online, select the report required for your Canadian corporate filing, enter your proposed name and search details, complete secure payment, and receive your report electronically.
GetNuans is a registered NUANS® member providing official reports for eligible filings in Ontario, Alberta, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, and at the federal level. Orders are processed automatically, with completed reports typically delivered by email within minutes, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Follow these five steps to order your report online.
Step 1: Select the NUANS Report You Need
NUANS reports serve a similar purpose across Canada: identifying existing corporate names, business names, and trademarks that may be similar to your proposed name.
However, each jurisdiction has its own filing requirements, and some transactions require different types of reports.
GetNuans currently offers the following services:
Ontario NUANS Report — For eligible Ontario incorporations, corporate name changes, and other filings requiring an Ontario-biased or weighted NUANS report. Ontario reports require a legal ending such as Inc., Ltd., or Corp. See our Ontario legal ending guide.
Alberta NUANS Report — For eligible Alberta incorporations, corporate name changes, and related transactions. Alberta reports also require the appropriate corporate legal ending. Learn more in our Alberta NUANS Report Guide.
New Brunswick NUANS Report — For eligible New Brunswick corporate and business-name filings. GetNuans includes the required name search firm cover letter with every New Brunswick order at no additional charge. Read our New Brunswick cover letter guide.
Nova Scotia NUANS Report — For use with eligible Nova Scotia name reservation applications. The report is submitted to the Registry of Joint Stock Companies, which completes the separate name review and approval process. See how providing your own NUANS report may reduce Nova Scotia name reservation costs.
Federal NUANS Report — For eligible federal transactions that require a separate report, including certain revivals, amalgamations, continuances, and cooperative filings. Most standard federal online incorporations do not require a separately purchased NUANS report because the name search is integrated into Corporations Canada's filing process. See our Federal vs. Ontario NUANS Report Guide.
Each product page explains its applicable uses and report requirements in more detail.
Step 2: Enter Your Proposed Name and Search Details
After selecting your report, complete the online order form with the information needed for the NUANS search.
The form requests details such as:
- Proposed business name: The name you want searched, entered according to the form instructions.
- Legal ending: Where applicable, select the corporate designation that forms part of your proposed name.
- Distinctive element: The unique word or phrase that distinguishes your proposed name from others.
- Business activity: A brief description of your primary products or services.
- Purpose of report: The corporate transaction or filing for which you need the report.
- Contact information: Your name and email address for report delivery.
You can also provide alternate spellings and additional notes where relevant.
For example, if you are ordering an Ontario NUANS report for Northstar Digital Solutions Inc., you would enter:
- Business name: Northstar Digital Solutions
- Legal ending: Inc.
- Distinctive element: Northstar
- Business activity: Software development and IT consulting
The required fields and legal-ending rules may differ between jurisdictions. Follow the instructions on the product page you have selected.
For further guidance, see What Is the Distinctive Term on a NUANS Report?.
Step 3: Review Your Order and Complete Secure Payment
Before checkout, review your proposed name, selected jurisdiction, filing purpose, and contact email.
Your NUANS report is generated using the information submitted, so the proposed name should accurately reflect the name intended for your filing.
Once everything is correct, continue to GetNuans' secure checkout, powered by Stripe, and complete your payment.
You can view current service prices on our Pricing page.
Step 4: Receive Your Official NUANS Report by Email
After successful payment, GetNuans automatically processes eligible orders through the NUANS system.
Completed reports are typically delivered by email within minutes, including outside regular business hours. Processing may occasionally be affected by government system maintenance or other service interruptions.
Your completed report is provided electronically as a PDF, along with your order receipt.
Didn't receive your report?
You can use the GetNuans Track Order portal to check your order and download completed reports for up to 90 days.
If you need assistance, our support team can help with delivery or order-related questions.
Step 5: Review and Use Your Report for Your Filing
Once you receive your NUANS report, review the proposed name, report date, and other relevant details before using it for your corporate filing.
NUANS reports generally have a 90-day validity period, although the specific submission requirements depend on the jurisdiction and transaction.
Remember that a NUANS report provides name-search information. It does not itself incorporate a company, register a trademark, or guarantee government approval of a proposed name.
The applicable government registry remains responsible for the final filing and name approval process.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I order an official NUANS report online 24/7?
Yes. GetNuans accepts online orders and processes eligible NUANS reports automatically, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
How quickly will I receive my NUANS report?
Completed reports are typically generated and delivered electronically within minutes.
GetNuans uses automated processing, so customers generally do not need to wait for regular business hours to receive their reports.
Are NUANS reports purchased from GetNuans official?
Yes. GetNuans is operated by Advanced Consulting & Engineering Inc., a registered NUANS member providing official reports through authorized member access to the NUANS system.
Our membership can be independently verified through the official NUANS public member directory using the acronym ACEI.
GetNuans is an independent Canadian service provider, not a government registry. Learn more on our About page.
What if I don't receive my NUANS report by email?
You can retrieve your completed report through our Track Order portal using the email address provided at checkout together with your order number or phone number.
Completed reports remain available for download for up to 90 days.
If you experience any issues, simply contact our support team.
Can I order a NUANS report for my client or another business?
Yes. GetNuans supports orders placed on behalf of clients or colleagues.
Law firms, accountants, corporate service professionals, and other authorized representatives can order reports for their clients by providing the relevant proposed-name and delivery information.
Ready to Order Your NUANS Report?
GetNuans makes ordering official NUANS reports simple, with secure online checkout, automated processing, and fast digital delivery, available 24/7.
Whether you're preparing a new incorporation, changing a corporate name, or completing another eligible filing, you can select the appropriate report and place your order online.