How to Register a Business Name in Minnesota
The Minnesota Secretary of State requires a Certificate of Assumed Name on certain business entities conducting business under a name different legal name. Certificate of Assumed Name is required for individual, corporation and limited partnership and limited liability. The Minnesota Secretary of State requires a single of $25.00 fee in order to successfully register a business name in Minnesota. The business Certificate of Assumed Name will be valid for 10 years from the date of filing.
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Instructions
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Begin a business name availability search to assure that a duplicate is not present. You will need to log on to the Minnesota Secretary of State website to perform a business name availability search to register a business name.
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Complete the Certificate of Assumed Name form to register a business name in Minnesota. Select the appropriate form on the Minnesota Secretary of State website (see Resources).
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Pay the filing $25.00 fee associated to the Certificate of Assumed Name. The filing method to register a business name in Minnesota is by electronic submission that requires an additional fee of $10.00. Use the Express Services (see Resources) to expedite the process in one business day of receipt.
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Publish the Certificate of Assumed Name in a local newspaper. Contact a legal newspaper to publish your business name for two consecutive issues in the county where the principal place is located.
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Keep the affidavit of publication and newspaper ad that will be returned to you for your records. In order to register a business name in Minnesota, the publication of the Certificate of Assumed Name must be published or the filling can be considered invalid.
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Tips & Warnings
Contact at three local newspapers to compare rates and save money in the process.
Never misplace important documents to prove original intent. Keep the returned affidavit of publication to assure your filing to register a business name in Minnesota is approved.
