Affordable Ontario NUANS Report: How Much Should You Pay?
September 4, 2026
If you are incorporating a named company in Ontario, you will normally need an Ontario-biased or weighted NUANS® report before completing your incorporation.
But how much should you pay for one?
There is no single government-set retail price for a NUANS report purchased from a private name search provider. Different providers set their own prices, and some charge additional fees for faster processing.
That means an Ontario NUANS report can cost significantly more from one provider than another even though the underlying filing requirement is the same.
At GetNuans, an Ontario NUANS® Report costs $39.95 CAD and is delivered automatically by email, normally within minutes.
There is no need to purchase a separate rush-delivery option.
How much does an Ontario NUANS report cost?
The price depends on the private-sector NUANS provider you choose.
Ontario does not sell the required Ontario-biased or weighted NUANS report directly as part of the normal incorporation fee. If you are incorporating a named Ontario business corporation, the Ontario government instructs you to obtain the report from a private name search company or NUANS member.
Because providers set their own service prices, you may see Ontario NUANS reports advertised at different price points.
When comparing providers, look beyond the first number you see.
Consider:
- the final price of the report
- whether faster delivery costs extra
- whether the service is available 24/7
- whether delivery is automated or waits for manual processing
- whether optional services are added to the order
- whether you are receiving the correct Ontario-biased or weighted NUANS report
GetNuans provides an Ontario NUANS® report for $39.95 CAD with automated email delivery.
Is $39.95 an affordable price for an Ontario NUANS report?
Yes. GetNuans is designed to provide an affordable self-service option without making customers pay extra for speed.
For $39.95 CAD, you receive:
- an official Ontario NUANS® report
- Ontario-biased or weighted search results
- automated processing
- email delivery normally within minutes
- 24/7 online availability
- no separate rush-delivery fee
The goal is not to be the cheapest service at any cost.
It is to provide a straightforward combination of affordable pricing and instant delivery.
Affordable does not have to mean slow
Some online services offer different processing speeds.
A lower-priced option may be processed later, while faster delivery is sold as an additional rush or express service.
GetNuans works differently.
Ontario NUANS orders are processed automatically, so there is no separate standard-versus-rush delivery tier.
If you order at:
- 10:00 a.m. on a weekday
- 11:30 p.m. at night
- Saturday afternoon
- early Sunday morning
the same automated process is available.
You do not need to pay more simply because you need the report quickly.
Order an Ontario NUANS® Report for $39.95 →
Do I need an Ontario NUANS report to incorporate?
If you are incorporating an Ontario business corporation using a proposed corporate name, Ontario requires an Ontario-biased or weighted NUANS name search report.
For example, if you want to incorporate:
Maple Horizon Technologies Inc.
you will normally need an Ontario NUANS report for that proposed name.
The report must match the corporate name you intend to use, including the appropriate legal ending where applicable.
If you are incorporating a numbered Ontario corporation, such as:
12345678 Ontario Inc.
you do not need to reserve a proposed word name in the same way, so a NUANS report is not required for choosing that numbered name.
This is an important distinction: do not buy a NUANS report simply because you are incorporating if you are actually planning to use a numbered corporation.
Why does Ontario require a specific Ontario NUANS report?
Ontario requires an Ontario-biased or weighted NUANS search for applicable named corporation filings.
A general Federal NUANS report is not a substitute.
The report searches the NUANS database for names and trademarks that may be similar to your proposed Ontario corporate name.
When filing your articles, information from the NUANS report — including its reference number, report date and proposed name searched — is used as part of the filing process.
This is why it is important to order the correct jurisdictional report rather than simply purchasing any NUANS search.
How long is an Ontario NUANS report valid?
For applicable Ontario corporate filings, the NUANS report must be dated no more than 90 days before the filing is submitted.
That means there is usually little benefit in purchasing the report many months before you are ready to incorporate.
A practical approach is:
- decide on your proposed corporate name
- order the Ontario NUANS report
- review the search results
- proceed with your incorporation while the report remains current
If the report becomes more than 90 days old before the filing is submitted, you may need a new report.
Is the NUANS fee included in Ontario's incorporation fee?
No.
The Ontario incorporation filing fee and the cost of obtaining a NUANS report are separate expenses.
Ontario currently charges a government filing fee for incorporating an Ontario business corporation.
If you are using a proposed corporate name rather than a numbered corporation, you also need to obtain the applicable Ontario NUANS report separately from a private-sector name search provider.
GetNuans charges $39.95 CAD for the Ontario NUANS report itself.
We do not provide the Ontario incorporation filing as part of that price.
Does paying more give me a better NUANS report?
Not simply because the retail price is higher.
An official Ontario NUANS report is generated through the NUANS system. A higher service-provider price does not, by itself, make the underlying NUANS search more official.
However, providers may charge additional amounts for other services, such as:
- manual pre-searches
- proposed-name reviews
- consultations
- incorporation services
- expedited processing
Those services can be useful if you need them.
But if you already know the proposed corporate name you want searched and simply need the Ontario NUANS report, you may not need to pay for those additional services.
GetNuans is primarily designed for that self-service customer.
Do I need to pay extra for an instant Ontario NUANS report?
Not with GetNuans.
The $39.95 CAD Ontario NUANS service already uses automated processing.
There is no need to select an additional:
- rush fee
- express fee
- 10-minute processing fee
- after-hours fee
Once a successful order is received, the report is generated and delivered by email, normally within minutes.
This is particularly useful when you are already in the middle of an incorporation and discover that you need the NUANS reference number before you can continue.
Can I order an Ontario NUANS report at night or on weekends?
Yes.
GetNuans is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Because the process is automated, your order does not need to wait for normal office hours before entering a manual processing queue.
The price remains $39.95 CAD regardless of whether you order during regular business hours or outside them.
What should I compare when choosing an Ontario NUANS provider?
Price matters, but it is only one part of the comparison.
Before ordering, check:
| What to compare | Why it matters |
|---|---|
| Final report price | Starting prices and final checkout prices may differ |
| Delivery time | Some providers process reports manually |
| Rush fees | Faster delivery may cost extra |
| 24/7 availability | Useful when incorporating outside business hours |
| Correct jurisdiction | Ontario requires an Ontario-biased or weighted report |
| Optional services | Decide whether you actually need pre-searches or consultations |
For customers who already know the name they want searched, a simple self-service report may provide better value than paying for services they do not need.
Does a NUANS report guarantee that my Ontario corporation name will be approved?
No.
A NUANS report is a name-search report. It identifies potentially similar corporate names, business names and trademarks.
It does not itself constitute final government approval of your proposed corporate name.
You should review the search results before proceeding with your filing, particularly if the report shows names that are very similar to the one you intend to use.
The ultimate responsibility for using an acceptable corporate name remains part of the incorporation process.
Can I use a Federal NUANS report for Ontario incorporation?
No.
For an applicable Ontario incorporation or corporate name change, Ontario requires an Ontario-biased or weighted NUANS report.
A Federal-biased NUANS report is not accepted as a substitute for the required Ontario report.
When ordering, make sure you select Ontario as the jurisdiction.
What if I am forming an Ontario professional corporation?
A professional corporation is still incorporated as an Ontario corporation and uses a corporate name rather than simply receiving a numbered name.
The proposed name must also comply with the naming rules applicable to the regulated profession.
If your professional corporation filing requires an Ontario NUANS report, make sure the name searched on the report matches the corporate name you intend to file.
The NUANS report does not replace any separate naming or approval requirements imposed by your professional regulator.
Get an affordable Ontario NUANS report online
An Ontario NUANS report does not need to be expensive just because you need it quickly.
GetNuans provides an official Ontario NUANS® report for $39.95 CAD, with:
- automated processing
- instant email delivery
- 24/7 availability
- straightforward pricing
- no separate rush-delivery charge
If you already know the proposed Ontario corporate name you want searched, you can order the report online and receive it directly by email.
Order your Ontario NUANS® Report for $39.95 →
Frequently asked questions
How much is an Ontario NUANS report?
Private NUANS providers set their own service prices, so the amount varies. GetNuans charges $39.95 CAD for an Ontario NUANS report with automated email delivery.
Is $39.95 a good price for an Ontario NUANS report?
For customers who want a straightforward self-service report, $39.95 provides an affordable option that also includes automated 24/7 processing and instant delivery without a separate rush fee.
What is the cheapest Ontario NUANS report?
Prices and promotions offered by private NUANS providers can change, so there is no reliable permanent answer to which provider is the cheapest.
When comparing prices, consider the final amount, delivery speed and any additional rush or service fees rather than relying only on an advertised starting price.
Can I get an Ontario NUANS report instantly?
Yes. GetNuans processes Ontario NUANS orders automatically and normally delivers the report by email within minutes.
Does instant delivery cost extra?
No. GetNuans does not charge a separate rush fee for its normal automated Ontario NUANS delivery.
Can I buy an Ontario NUANS report 24/7?
Yes. The GetNuans Ontario NUANS service is automated and available online 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
How long is an Ontario NUANS report valid?
For applicable Ontario corporate filings, the report must be dated no more than 90 days before the filing is submitted.
Do I need a NUANS report for a numbered Ontario corporation?
Generally, no NUANS name reservation is needed when incorporating under an automatically assigned Ontario corporation number rather than choosing a proposed word name.
Is a Federal NUANS report accepted in Ontario?
No. Ontario requires an Ontario-biased or weighted NUANS report for applicable Ontario named-corporation filings.
Is the NUANS report included in the Ontario government incorporation fee?
No. The government incorporation filing and the private-sector NUANS report are separate costs.