Filing Fees and Process
The cost to register the Certificate of Assumed Name averages $13 but varies by county for a sole proprietorship. The filing fee with the Secretary of State is $20 for General Partnerships, Corporations, and LLCs.
To do business under a DBA, you must complete and file the appropriate DBA forms and pay a filing fee to receive a DBA certificate. Depending on the state, you may file with a local, county clerk’s office, state agency, or both.
Online and Mail Registration
To file online, visit the Secretary of State’s website, provide business information and pay $20. To file by mail, search name availability, then follow mailing instructions. Sole proprietors file with the county clerk where business is conducted.
Cancellation and Name Reservation
To cancel your Kentucky DBA, file a Certificate of Withdrawal of Assumed Name with the secretary of state ($20). The county clerk may provide a discontinuation form. Your registered agent can reserve a name. You can renew a reservation within 30 days of expiration.
Business Entities and Assumed Name
Who needs to register for a Kentucky Assumed Name? The requirements and need to register for an Assumed Name vary depending on the type of business entity.
In addition to the legal requirement, a DBA offers other benefits such as proving the existence of a business, opening a business bank account, registering a merchant account to accept credit cards, and others.
Obtaining a Certificate of Authority
How do i get a certificate of authority in kentucky? Once you have completed all the required name availability searches and confirmed that your name can be used, it’s time to complete your Kentucky Assumed Name registration.
If you’re operating as a Kentucky sole proprietorship you’ll need to file with your local County Clerk’s office. All other business entity types including Kentucky LLCs, Corporations, and Partnerships file with the Kentucky Secretary of State.
To complete your Certificate of Assumed Name be sure you have the following information finalized and on hand: the name of the business, the county where the business is located, the type of business, the name and address of the registrant, and the date the name was adopted.