Each person who regularly
conducts business or renders professional services other than as a corporation, limited partnership, registered
limited partnership, or limited liability
company in a particular county must file an assumed name certificate with the
county clerk so that
record is available as to the business.
An assumed name certificate
is effective for ten years from the date of the filing of the certificate. At
the end of the ten-year time period, the certificate becomes null and void
unless within six months prior to the expiration date, a renewal certificate is
filed with the county clerk.
It is the responsibility of
the filer to verify availability of requested assumed name.
Assumed name certificates
for incorporated businesses should be filed with the Secretary of State.
A registrant who has filed
an assumed name certificate which ceases to transact business or render
professional services under the assumed name stated in the certificate may file
a statement of abandonment with the county clerk.
Filing Fees:
|
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| Assumed Name Certificate with one owner |
$24.00 |
| Each additional owner |
$ 0.50 |
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| Abandonment of Assumed Name with one owner |
$24.00 |
| Each additional owner |
$ 0.50 |
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