Select a Credit Union Name

Organizing groups will select a name for the proposed federal credit union and provide at least one alternative name in the event we are unable to reserve your first choice. NCUA will generally reserve a requested name provided it:

• Is not already being used by another federal credit union

• Includes “Federal Credit Union” as the last three words in the name

• Will not be confused with NCUA, another federal or state agency, or with another credit union

• Does not include misleading or inappropriate language

You can research and identify credit union names already in use using NCUA’s Research a Credit Union search function. Type in your preferred name, and if there is no match, you can request the name be reserved for your use.

Once the agency has confirmed in writing that the name has been reserved for your use, you must notify us if the name changes.

Last updated on March 30, 2026