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What Illinois calls a DBA
The official term documented here is assumed name.
Illinois uses the term "assumed name" for what most businesses call a DBA or "doing business as," and it splits the filing by entity type across two different offices.
Under state law, three classes of businesses are required to register assumed names with the local county clerk's office.
County Clerk of the county where the business is or will be conducted or transacted
visit our Vital Records office in the County Building, 118 N. Clark, Chicago (Cook County Clerk)
General partnerships — An association of two or more persons who carry on as co-owners a for-profit business entity — are required to register assumed names with the Clerk's office.
This Act shall in no way affect or apply to any corporation, limited liability company, limited partnership, or limited liability partnership duly organized under the laws of this State, or any corporation, limited liability company, limited partnership, or limited liability partnership organized under the laws of any other State and lawfully doing business in this State.
Under state law, three classes of businesses are required to register assumed names with the local county clerk's office. The business classifications listed below are defined fully in the Illinois Compiled Statutes. Businesses required to register The following types of companies that conduct business in Cook County are required to register assumed names with the Clerk's office: ##### Sole proprietorships - Businesses defined under state law as being owned by an individual or husband and wife.
County Clerk of the county where the business is or will be conducted or transacted
visit our Vital Records office in the County Building, 118 N. Clark, Chicago (Cook County Clerk)
No person or persons shall conduct or transact business in this State under an assumed name, or under any designation, name or style, corporate or otherwise, other than the real name or names of the individual or individuals conducting or transacting such business, unless such person or persons shall file in the office of the County Clerk of the County in which such person or persons conduct or transact or intend to conduct or transact such business, a certificate setting forth the name under which the business is, or is to be, conducted or transacted, and the true or real full name or names of the person or persons owning, conducting or transacting the same.
This Act shall in no way affect or apply to any corporation, limited liability company, limited partnership, or limited liability partnership duly organized under the laws of this State, or any corporation, limited liability company, limited partnership, or limited liability partnership organized under the laws of any other State and lawfully doing business in this State.
Illinois Secretary of State, Department of Business Services, Limited Liability Division
Requests for expedited service must be made in person, not by mail in the Department's Springfield or Chicago office.
Before transacting any business in Illinois under an assumed limited liability company name or names, the limited liability company shall, for each assumed name, execute and file in duplicate an application setting forth: (1) The true limited liability company name. (2) The state or country under the laws of which it is organized. (3) That it intends to transact business under an assumed limited liability company name. (4) The assumed name that it proposes to use.
The following do not constitute the use of an assumed name under this Act: (1) A limited liability company's identification of its business with a trademark or service mark of which the company is the owner or licensed user. (2) The use of a name of a division, not containing the word "limited", "liability", or "company" or an abbreviation of one of those words, provided that the limited liability company also clearly discloses its true name.
Illinois Secretary of State, Department of Business Services
Requests for expedited service must be made in person, not by mail in the Department's Springfield or Chicago office.
Before transacting any business in this State under an assumed corporate name or names, the corporation shall, for each assumed corporate name, pursuant to resolution by its board of directors, execute and file in duplicate in accordance with Section 1.10 of this Act, an application setting forth: (1) The true corporate name. (2) The state or country under the laws of which it is organized. (3) That it intends to transact business under an assumed corporate name. (4) The assumed corporate name which it proposes to use.
The following shall not constitute the use of an assumed corporate name under this Act: (1) the identification by a corporation of its business with a trademark or service mark of which it is the owner or licensed user; and (2) the use of a name of a division, not separately incorporated and not containing the word "corporation", "incorporated", or "limited" or an abbreviation of one of such words, provided the corporation also clearly discloses its corporate name.
Individuals and general partnerships that conduct or transact business under any name other than the real names of the owners must file a certificate under the Assumed Business Name Act (805 ILCS 405) with the County Clerk of each county where the business is conducted or transacted.
Under state law, three classes of businesses are required to register assumed names with the local county clerk's office. The business classifications listed below are defined fully in the Illinois Compiled Statutes. Businesses required to register The following types of companies that conduct business in Cook County are required to register assumed names with the Clerk's office: ##### Sole proprietorships - Businesses defined under state law as being owned by an individual or husband and wife.
Official destination title: Assumed Business Name Registration - Cook County Clerk
County Clerk of the county where the business is or will be conducted or transacted
Assumed Business Name application (filed with the county clerk; Cook County offers an Application or Amendment Form)
No person or persons shall conduct or transact business in this State under an assumed name, or under any designation, name or style, corporate or otherwise, other than the real name or names of the individual or individuals conducting or transacting such business, unless such person or persons shall file in the office of the County Clerk of the County in which such person or persons conduct or transact or intend to conduct or transact such business, a certificate setting forth the name under which the business is, or is to be, conducted or transacted, and the true or real full name or names of the person or persons owning, conducting or transacting the same.
This Act shall in no way affect or apply to any corporation, limited liability company, limited partnership, or limited liability partnership duly organized under the laws of this State, or any corporation, limited liability company, limited partnership, or limited liability partnership organized under the laws of any other State and lawfully doing business in this State.
Under state law, three classes of businesses are required to register assumed names with the local county clerk's office.
County Clerk of the county where the business is or will be conducted or transacted
Assumed Business Name application (filed with the county clerk; Cook County offers an Application or Amendment Form)
General partnerships — An association of two or more persons who carry on as co-owners a for-profit business entity — are required to register assumed names with the Clerk's office.
This Act shall in no way affect or apply to any corporation, limited liability company, limited partnership, or limited liability partnership duly organized under the laws of this State, or any corporation, limited liability company, limited partnership, or limited liability partnership organized under the laws of any other State and lawfully doing business in this State.
Illinois Secretary of State, Department of Business Services, Limited Liability Division
Form LLC-1.20 — Application to Adopt, Change, or Cancel an Assumed Name
Before transacting any business in Illinois under an assumed limited liability company name or names, the limited liability company shall, for each assumed name, execute and file in duplicate an application setting forth: (1) The true limited liability company name. (2) The state or country under the laws of which it is organized. (3) That it intends to transact business under an assumed limited liability company name. (4) The assumed name that it proposes to use.
The following do not constitute the use of an assumed name under this Act: (1) A limited liability company's identification of its business with a trademark or service mark of which the company is the owner or licensed user. (2) The use of a name of a division, not containing the word "limited", "liability", or "company" or an abbreviation of one of those words, provided that the limited liability company also clearly discloses its true name.
Illinois Secretary of State, Department of Business Services
Form BCA-4.15/4.20 — Application to Adopt, Change or Cancel an Assumed Corporate Name
Before transacting any business in this State under an assumed corporate name or names, the corporation shall, for each assumed corporate name, pursuant to resolution by its board of directors, execute and file in duplicate in accordance with Section 1.10 of this Act, an application setting forth: (1) The true corporate name. (2) The state or country under the laws of which it is organized. (3) That it intends to transact business under an assumed corporate name. (4) The assumed corporate name which it proposes to use.
The following shall not constitute the use of an assumed corporate name under this Act: (1) the identification by a corporation of its business with a trademark or service mark of which it is the owner or licensed user; and (2) the use of a name of a division, not separately incorporated and not containing the word "corporation", "incorporated", or "limited" or an abbreviation of one of such words, provided the corporation also clearly discloses its corporate name.
That Act expressly does not apply to corporations, limited liability companies, limited partnerships, or limited liability partnerships; those entities instead register assumed names with the Illinois Secretary of State under their own governing statutes — Section 4.15 of the Business Corporation Act for corporations and Section 1-20 of the Limited Liability Company Act for LLCs.
Under state law, three classes of businesses are required to register assumed names with the local county clerk's office. The business classifications listed below are defined fully in the Illinois Compiled Statutes. Businesses required to register The following types of companies that conduct business in Cook County are required to register assumed names with the Clerk's office: ##### Sole proprietorships - Businesses defined under state law as being owned by an individual or husband and wife.
County Clerk of the county where the business is or will be conducted or transacted
No person or persons shall conduct or transact business in this State under an assumed name, or under any designation, name or style, corporate or otherwise, other than the real name or names of the individual or individuals conducting or transacting such business, unless such person or persons shall file in the office of the County Clerk of the County in which such person or persons conduct or transact or intend to conduct or transact such business, a certificate setting forth the name under which the business is, or is to be, conducted or transacted, and the true or real full name or names of the person or persons owning, conducting or transacting the same.
This Act shall in no way affect or apply to any corporation, limited liability company, limited partnership, or limited liability partnership duly organized under the laws of this State, or any corporation, limited liability company, limited partnership, or limited liability partnership organized under the laws of any other State and lawfully doing business in this State.
Under state law, three classes of businesses are required to register assumed names with the local county clerk's office.
County Clerk of the county where the business is or will be conducted or transacted
General partnerships — An association of two or more persons who carry on as co-owners a for-profit business entity — are required to register assumed names with the Clerk's office.
This Act shall in no way affect or apply to any corporation, limited liability company, limited partnership, or limited liability partnership duly organized under the laws of this State, or any corporation, limited liability company, limited partnership, or limited liability partnership organized under the laws of any other State and lawfully doing business in this State.
Illinois Secretary of State, Department of Business Services, Limited Liability Division
Before transacting any business in Illinois under an assumed limited liability company name or names, the limited liability company shall, for each assumed name, execute and file in duplicate an application setting forth: (1) The true limited liability company name. (2) The state or country under the laws of which it is organized. (3) That it intends to transact business under an assumed limited liability company name. (4) The assumed name that it proposes to use.
The following do not constitute the use of an assumed name under this Act: (1) A limited liability company's identification of its business with a trademark or service mark of which the company is the owner or licensed user. (2) The use of a name of a division, not containing the word "limited", "liability", or "company" or an abbreviation of one of those words, provided that the limited liability company also clearly discloses its true name.
Illinois Secretary of State, Department of Business Services
Before transacting any business in this State under an assumed corporate name or names, the corporation shall, for each assumed corporate name, pursuant to resolution by its board of directors, execute and file in duplicate in accordance with Section 1.10 of this Act, an application setting forth: (1) The true corporate name. (2) The state or country under the laws of which it is organized. (3) That it intends to transact business under an assumed corporate name. (4) The assumed corporate name which it proposes to use.
The following shall not constitute the use of an assumed corporate name under this Act: (1) the identification by a corporation of its business with a trademark or service mark of which it is the owner or licensed user; and (2) the use of a name of a division, not separately incorporated and not containing the word "corporation", "incorporated", or "limited" or an abbreviation of one of such words, provided the corporation also clearly discloses its corporate name.
County-level filings carry a newspaper publication requirement: notice must run in a newspaper of general circulation in the county once a week for three consecutive weeks, starting within 15 days of filing, with proof filed within 50 days, or the certificate is void.
Assumed Business Name application (filed with the county clerk; Cook County offers an Application or Amendment Form)
Notice of the filing of such certificate shall be published in a newspaper of general circulation published within the county in which the certificate is filed. Such notice shall be published once a week for 3 consecutive weeks.
The first publication shall be within 15 days after the certificate is filed in the office of the County Clerk.
Such notice shall be published once a week for 3 consecutive weeks.
Proof of publication shall be filed with the County Clerk within 50 days from the date of filing the certificate.
Unless proof of publication is made to the clerk, the certificate of registration of the assumed name is void.
This Act shall in no way affect or apply to any corporation, limited liability company, limited partnership, or limited liability partnership duly organized under the laws of this State.
State-level assumed names run in five-year cycles tied to the entity's anniversary month.
Under state law, three classes of businesses are required to register assumed names with the local county clerk's office. The business classifications listed below are defined fully in the Illinois Compiled Statutes. Businesses required to register The following types of companies that conduct business in Cook County are required to register assumed names with the Clerk's office: ##### Sole proprietorships - Businesses defined under state law as being owned by an individual or husband and wife.
No person or persons shall conduct or transact business in this State under an assumed name, or under any designation, name or style, corporate or otherwise, other than the real name or names of the individual or individuals conducting or transacting such business, unless such person or persons shall file in the office of the County Clerk of the County in which such person or persons conduct or transact or intend to conduct or transact such business, a certificate setting forth the name under which the business is, or is to be, conducted or transacted, and the true or real full name or names of the person or persons owning, conducting or transacting the same.
This Act shall in no way affect or apply to any corporation, limited liability company, limited partnership, or limited liability partnership duly organized under the laws of this State, or any corporation, limited liability company, limited partnership, or limited liability partnership organized under the laws of any other State and lawfully doing business in this State.
Under state law, three classes of businesses are required to register assumed names with the local county clerk's office.
General partnerships — An association of two or more persons who carry on as co-owners a for-profit business entity — are required to register assumed names with the Clerk's office.
This Act shall in no way affect or apply to any corporation, limited liability company, limited partnership, or limited liability partnership duly organized under the laws of this State, or any corporation, limited liability company, limited partnership, or limited liability partnership organized under the laws of any other State and lawfully doing business in this State.
The right to use an assumed name is effective from the date the application is filed by the Secretary of State's office until the first day of the company's anniversary month in the next calendar year evenly divisible by five. The assumed name is renewed for a period of five-years.
A limited liability company shall renew the right to use its assumed name or names, if any, within the 60 days preceding the expiration of the right, for a period of 5 years, by making an election to do so at the time of filing its annual report form and by paying the renewal fee as prescribed by this Act.
Before transacting any business in Illinois under an assumed limited liability company name or names, the limited liability company shall, for each assumed name, execute and file in duplicate an application setting forth: (1) The true limited liability company name. (2) The state or country under the laws of which it is organized. (3) That it intends to transact business under an assumed limited liability company name. (4) The assumed name that it proposes to use.
The following do not constitute the use of an assumed name under this Act: (1) A limited liability company's identification of its business with a trademark or service mark of which the company is the owner or licensed user. (2) The use of a name of a division, not containing the word "limited", "liability", or "company" or an abbreviation of one of those words, provided that the limited liability company also clearly discloses its true name.
The right to use an assumed corporate name shall be effective from the date of filing by the Secretary of State until the first day of the anniversary month of the corporation that falls within the next calendar year evenly divisible by 5, however, if an application is filed within the 2 months immediately preceding the anniversary month of a corporation that falls within a calendar year evenly divisible by 5, the right to use the assumed corporate name shall be effective until the first day of the anniversary month of the corporation that falls within the next succeeding calendar year evenly divisible by 5.
A corporation shall renew the right to use its assumed corporate name or names, if any, within the 60 days preceding the expiration of such right, for a period of 5 years, by making an election to do so at the time of filing its annual report form and by paying the renewal fee as prescribed by this Act.
Before transacting any business in this State under an assumed corporate name or names, the corporation shall, for each assumed corporate name, pursuant to resolution by its board of directors, execute and file in duplicate in accordance with Section 1.10 of this Act, an application setting forth: (1) The true corporate name. (2) The state or country under the laws of which it is organized. (3) That it intends to transact business under an assumed corporate name. (4) The assumed corporate name which it proposes to use.
The following shall not constitute the use of an assumed corporate name under this Act: (1) the identification by a corporation of its business with a trademark or service mark of which it is the owner or licensed user; and (2) the use of a name of a division, not separately incorporated and not containing the word "corporation", "incorporated", or "limited" or an abbreviation of one of such words, provided the corporation also clearly discloses its corporate name.
The Cook County Clerk describes an assumed name as any name other than the name of the individuals who own or operate the business, so a business using the owner's full name generally does not have to file at the county level.
Under state law, three classes of businesses are required to register assumed names with the local county clerk's office.
County Clerk of the county where the business is or will be conducted or transacted
General partnerships — An association of two or more persons who carry on as co-owners a for-profit business entity — are required to register assumed names with the Clerk's office.
This Act shall in no way affect or apply to any corporation, limited liability company, limited partnership, or limited liability partnership duly organized under the laws of this State, or any corporation, limited liability company, limited partnership, or limited liability partnership organized under the laws of any other State and lawfully doing business in this State.
Under state law, three classes of businesses are required to register assumed names with the local county clerk's office. The business classifications listed below are defined fully in the Illinois Compiled Statutes. Businesses required to register The following types of companies that conduct business in Cook County are required to register assumed names with the Clerk's office: ##### Sole proprietorships - Businesses defined under state law as being owned by an individual or husband and wife.
County Clerk of the county where the business is or will be conducted or transacted
No person or persons shall conduct or transact business in this State under an assumed name, or under any designation, name or style, corporate or otherwise, other than the real name or names of the individual or individuals conducting or transacting such business, unless such person or persons shall file in the office of the County Clerk of the County in which such person or persons conduct or transact or intend to conduct or transact such business, a certificate setting forth the name under which the business is, or is to be, conducted or transacted, and the true or real full name or names of the person or persons owning, conducting or transacting the same.
This Act shall in no way affect or apply to any corporation, limited liability company, limited partnership, or limited liability partnership duly organized under the laws of this State, or any corporation, limited liability company, limited partnership, or limited liability partnership organized under the laws of any other State and lawfully doing business in this State.
Illinois Secretary of State, Department of Business Services, Limited Liability Division
Before transacting any business in Illinois under an assumed limited liability company name or names, the limited liability company shall, for each assumed name, execute and file in duplicate an application setting forth: (1) The true limited liability company name. (2) The state or country under the laws of which it is organized. (3) That it intends to transact business under an assumed limited liability company name. (4) The assumed name that it proposes to use.
The following do not constitute the use of an assumed name under this Act: (1) A limited liability company's identification of its business with a trademark or service mark of which the company is the owner or licensed user. (2) The use of a name of a division, not containing the word "limited", "liability", or "company" or an abbreviation of one of those words, provided that the limited liability company also clearly discloses its true name.
Illinois Secretary of State, Department of Business Services
Before transacting any business in this State under an assumed corporate name or names, the corporation shall, for each assumed corporate name, pursuant to resolution by its board of directors, execute and file in duplicate in accordance with Section 1.10 of this Act, an application setting forth: (1) The true corporate name. (2) The state or country under the laws of which it is organized. (3) That it intends to transact business under an assumed corporate name. (4) The assumed corporate name which it proposes to use.
The following shall not constitute the use of an assumed corporate name under this Act: (1) the identification by a corporation of its business with a trademark or service mark of which it is the owner or licensed user; and (2) the use of a name of a division, not separately incorporated and not containing the word "corporation", "incorporated", or "limited" or an abbreviation of one of such words, provided the corporation also clearly discloses its corporate name.
Search existing names
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Rules by legal entity type
Jump to the entity that already exists. Each section keeps its own authority, fee, exceptions, and official evidence.
Local filing route: confirm the county, parish, city or town office identified by the authority and applicability below. The following forms, fees and office details are references from the cited jurisdiction; confirm they apply to your location before using them. Check reviewed local filing choices →
Required: Yes, when the documented conditions apply.Source: www.cookcountyclerkil.gov official record · retrieved Supporting excerptUnder state law, three classes of businesses are required to register assumed names with the local county clerk's office. The business classifications listed below are defined fully in the Illinois Compiled Statutes. Businesses required to register The following types of companies that conduct business in Cook County are required to register assumed names with the Clerk's office: ##### Sole proprietorships - Businesses defined under state law as being owned by an individual or husband and wife.
Authority: County Clerk of the county where the business is or will be conducted or transactedSource: www.ilga.gov official record · retrieved Supporting excerptCounty Clerk of the county where the business is or will be conducted or transacted
When this route applies: No person or persons shall conduct or transact business in this State under an assumed name, or under any designation, name or style, corporate or otherwise, other than the real name or names of the individual or individuals conducting or transacting such business, unless such person or persons shall file in the office of the County Clerk of the County in which such person or persons conduct or transact or intend to conduct or transact such business, a certificate setting forth the name under which the business is, or is to be, conducted or transacted, and the true or real full name or names of the person or persons owning, conducting or transacting the same.Source: www.ilga.gov official record · retrieved Supporting excerptNo person or persons shall conduct or transact business in this State under an assumed name, or under any designation, name or style, corporate or otherwise, other than the real name or names of the individual or individuals conducting or transacting such business, unless such person or persons shall file in the office of the County Clerk of the County in which such person or persons conduct or transact or intend to conduct or transact such business, a certificate setting forth the name under which the business is, or is to be, conducted or transacted, and the true or real full name or names of the person or persons owning, conducting or transacting the same.
Local filing reference — Official form: Assumed Business Name application (filed with the county clerk; Cook County offers an Application or Amendment Form)Source: www.ilga.gov official record · retrieved Supporting excerptAssumed Business Name application (filed with the county clerk; Cook County offers an Application or Amendment Form)
Local filing reference — Form destination: https://www.cookcountyclerkil.gov/vital-records/business-notary/assumed-business-name-registrationSource: www.cookcountyclerkil.gov official record · retrieved Supporting excerptOfficial destination title: Assumed Business Name Registration - Cook County Clerk
Local filing reference — Online filing link: Not confirmed in this guide.
Local filing reference — Official fee: $50 registration fee (Cook County; fees are set by each county clerk)Source: www.ilga.gov official record · retrieved Supporting excerpt$50 registration fee (Cook County; fees are set by each county clerk)
Local filing reference — Effective duration: Not confirmed in this guide.
Local filing reference — Renewal: Not confirmed in this guide.
Local filing reference — Changes or amendments: If any person changes his name or his residence address or the address of any place of business in the county where such assumed name is being employed after filing a certificate, or if the name of a person is added to any business organization for which a certificate is on file, such person shall file an additional, duly acknowledged certificate in the office of the County Clerk of the county in which such person transacts business under an assumed name.Source: www.ilga.gov official record · retrieved Supporting excerptIf any person changes his name or his residence address or the address of any place of business in the county where such assumed name is being employed after filing a certificate, or if the name of a person is added to any business organization for which a certificate is on file, such person shall file an additional, duly acknowledged certificate in the office of the County Clerk of the county in which such person transacts business under an assumed name.
Local filing reference — Abandonment or cancellation: Dissolution of a business or changing names, addresses or business partners.Source: www.cookcountyclerkil.gov official record · retrieved Supporting excerpt- Dissolution of a business or changing names, addresses or business partners.
Local filing reference — Important exclusions: This Act shall in no way affect or apply to any corporation, limited liability company, limited partnership, or limited liability partnership duly organized under the laws of this State, or any corporation, limited liability company, limited partnership, or limited liability partnership organized under the laws of any other State and lawfully doing business in this State.Source: www.ilga.gov official record · retrieved Supporting excerptThis Act shall in no way affect or apply to any corporation, limited liability company, limited partnership, or limited liability partnership duly organized under the laws of this State, or any corporation, limited liability company, limited partnership, or limited liability partnership organized under the laws of any other State and lawfully doing business in this State.
Local filing reference — Mail filing: If applying in person or by mail, you will submit the signed and notarized application at the same time as you make your payment (Cook County Clerk).Source: www.ilga.gov official record · retrieved Supporting excerptIf applying in person or by mail, you will submit the signed and notarized application at the same time as you make your payment (Cook County Clerk).
Local filing reference — In-person filing: visit our Vital Records office in the County Building, 118 N. Clark, Chicago (Cook County Clerk)Source: www.ilga.gov official record · retrieved Supporting excerptvisit our Vital Records office in the County Building, 118 N. Clark, Chicago (Cook County Clerk)
General partnership
Local filing route: confirm the county, parish, city or town office identified by the authority and applicability below. The following forms, fees and office details are references from the cited jurisdiction; confirm they apply to your location before using them. Check reviewed local filing choices →
Required: Yes, when the documented conditions apply.Source: www.cookcountyclerkil.gov official record · retrieved Supporting excerptUnder state law, three classes of businesses are required to register assumed names with the local county clerk's office.
Authority: County Clerk of the county where the business is or will be conducted or transactedSource: www.cookcountyclerkil.gov official record · retrieved Supporting excerptCounty Clerk of the county where the business is or will be conducted or transacted
When this route applies: General partnerships — An association of two or more persons who carry on as co-owners a for-profit business entity — are required to register assumed names with the Clerk's office.Source: www.cookcountyclerkil.gov official record · retrieved Supporting excerptGeneral partnerships — An association of two or more persons who carry on as co-owners a for-profit business entity — are required to register assumed names with the Clerk's office.
Local filing reference — Official form: Assumed Business Name application (filed with the county clerk; Cook County offers an Application or Amendment Form)Source: www.cookcountyclerkil.gov official record · retrieved Supporting excerptAssumed Business Name application (filed with the county clerk; Cook County offers an Application or Amendment Form)
Local filing reference — Form destination: https://www.cookcountyclerkil.gov/vital-records/business-notary/assumed-business-name-registrationSource: www.cookcountyclerkil.gov official record · retrieved Supporting excerptOfficial destination title: Assumed Business Name Registration - Cook County Clerk
Local filing reference — Online filing link: Not confirmed in this guide.
Local filing reference — Official fee: $50 registration fee (Cook County; fees are set by each county clerk)Source: www.cookcountyclerkil.gov official record · retrieved Supporting excerpt$50 registration fee (Cook County; fees are set by each county clerk)
Local filing reference — Effective duration: Not confirmed in this guide.
Local filing reference — Renewal: Not confirmed in this guide.
Local filing reference — Changes or amendments: If any person changes his name or his residence address or the address of any place of business in the county where such assumed name is being employed after filing a certificate, or if the name of a person is added to any business organization for which a certificate is on file, such person shall file an additional, duly acknowledged certificate in the office of the County Clerk of the county in which such person transacts business under an assumed name.Source: www.cookcountyclerkil.gov official record · retrieved Supporting excerptIf any person changes his name or his residence address or the address of any place of business in the county where such assumed name is being employed after filing a certificate, or if the name of a person is added to any business organization for which a certificate is on file, such person shall file an additional, duly acknowledged certificate in the office of the County Clerk of the county in which such person transacts business under an assumed name.
Local filing reference — Abandonment or cancellation: Dissolution of a business or changing names, addresses or business partners.Source: www.cookcountyclerkil.gov official record · retrieved Supporting excerptDissolution of a business or changing names, addresses or business partners.
Local filing reference — Important exclusions: This Act shall in no way affect or apply to any corporation, limited liability company, limited partnership, or limited liability partnership duly organized under the laws of this State, or any corporation, limited liability company, limited partnership, or limited liability partnership organized under the laws of any other State and lawfully doing business in this State.Source: www.cookcountyclerkil.gov official record · retrieved Supporting excerptThis Act shall in no way affect or apply to any corporation, limited liability company, limited partnership, or limited liability partnership duly organized under the laws of this State, or any corporation, limited liability company, limited partnership, or limited liability partnership organized under the laws of any other State and lawfully doing business in this State.
Local filing reference — Mail filing: If applying in person or by mail, you will submit the signed and notarized application at the same time as you make your payment (Cook County Clerk).Source: www.cookcountyclerkil.gov official record · retrieved Supporting excerptIf applying in person or by mail, you will submit the signed and notarized application at the same time as you make your payment (Cook County Clerk).
Local filing reference — In-person filing: visit our Vital Records office in the County Building, 118 N. Clark, Chicago (Cook County Clerk)Source: www.cookcountyclerkil.gov official record · retrieved Supporting excerptvisit our Vital Records office in the County Building, 118 N. Clark, Chicago (Cook County Clerk)
LLC
Required: Yes, when the documented conditions apply.Source: www.ilsos.gov official record · retrieved Supporting excerptBefore transacting any business in Illinois under an assumed limited liability company name or names, the limited liability company shall, for each assumed name, execute and file in duplicate an application setting forth: (1) The true limited liability company name. (2) The state or country under the laws of which it is organized. (3) That it intends to transact business under an assumed limited liability company name. (4) The assumed name that it proposes to use.
Authority: Illinois Secretary of State, Department of Business Services, Limited Liability DivisionSource: www.ilsos.gov official record · retrieved Supporting excerptIllinois Secretary of State, Department of Business Services, Limited Liability Division
When this route applies: Before transacting any business in Illinois under an assumed limited liability company name or names, the limited liability company shall, for each assumed name, execute and file in duplicate an application setting forth: (1) The true limited liability company name. (2) The state or country under the laws of which it is organized. (3) That it intends to transact business under an assumed limited liability company name. (4) The assumed name that it proposes to use.Source: www.ilsos.gov official record · retrieved Supporting excerptBefore transacting any business in Illinois under an assumed limited liability company name or names, the limited liability company shall, for each assumed name, execute and file in duplicate an application setting forth: (1) The true limited liability company name. (2) The state or country under the laws of which it is organized. (3) That it intends to transact business under an assumed limited liability company name. (4) The assumed name that it proposes to use.
Official form: Form LLC-1.20 — Application to Adopt, Change, or Cancel an Assumed NameSource: www.ilsos.gov official record · retrieved Supporting excerptForm LLC-1.20 — Application to Adopt, Change, or Cancel an Assumed Name
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Official fee: $150 — for each year or part thereof ending in 0 or 5; $120 — for each year or part thereof ending in 1 or 6; $90 — for each year or part thereof ending in 2 or 7; $60 — for each year or part thereof ending in 3 or 8; $30 — for each year or part thereof ending in 4 or 9Source: www.ilsos.gov official record · retrieved Supporting excerpt$150 — for each year or part thereof ending in 0 or 5; $120 — for each year or part thereof ending in 1 or 6; $90 — for each year or part thereof ending in 2 or 7; $60 — for each year or part thereof ending in 3 or 8; $30 — for each year or part thereof ending in 4 or 9
Effective duration: The right to use an assumed name is effective from the date the application is filed by the Secretary of State's office until the first day of the company's anniversary month in the next calendar year evenly divisible by five. The assumed name is renewed for a period of five-years.Source: www.ilsos.gov official record · retrieved Supporting excerptThe right to use an assumed name is effective from the date the application is filed by the Secretary of State's office until the first day of the company's anniversary month in the next calendar year evenly divisible by five. The assumed name is renewed for a period of five-years.
Renewal: A limited liability company shall renew the right to use its assumed name or names, if any, within the 60 days preceding the expiration of the right, for a period of 5 years, by making an election to do so at the time of filing its annual report form and by paying the renewal fee as prescribed by this Act.Source: www.ilsos.gov official record · retrieved Supporting excerptA limited liability company shall renew the right to use its assumed name or names, if any, within the 60 days preceding the expiration of the right, for a period of 5 years, by making an election to do so at the time of filing its annual report form and by paying the renewal fee as prescribed by this Act.
Changes or amendments: The fee to change an assumed name is $25.Source: www.ilsos.gov official record · retrieved Supporting excerptThe fee to change an assumed name is $25.
Abandonment or cancellation: The fee to cancel an assumed name is $5.Source: www.ilsos.gov official record · retrieved Supporting excerptThe fee to cancel an assumed name is $5.
Important exclusions: The following do not constitute the use of an assumed name under this Act: (1) A limited liability company's identification of its business with a trademark or service mark of which the company is the owner or licensed user. (2) The use of a name of a division, not containing the word "limited", "liability", or "company" or an abbreviation of one of those words, provided that the limited liability company also clearly discloses its true name.Source: www.ilsos.gov official record · retrieved Supporting excerptThe following do not constitute the use of an assumed name under this Act: (1) A limited liability company's identification of its business with a trademark or service mark of which the company is the owner or licensed user. (2) The use of a name of a division, not containing the word "limited", "liability", or "company" or an abbreviation of one of those words, provided that the limited liability company also clearly discloses its true name.
Mail filing: Submit in duplicate to the Secretary of State, Department of Business Services, Limited Liability Division, 501 S. Second St., Rm. 351, Springfield, IL 62756; payment may be made by check payable to Secretary of State.Source: www.ilsos.gov official record · retrieved Supporting excerptSubmit in duplicate to the Secretary of State, Department of Business Services, Limited Liability Division, 501 S. Second St., Rm. 351, Springfield, IL 62756; payment may be made by check payable to Secretary of State.
In-person filing: Requests for expedited service must be made in person, not by mail in the Department's Springfield or Chicago office.Source: www.ilsos.gov official record · retrieved Supporting excerptRequests for expedited service must be made in person, not by mail in the Department's Springfield or Chicago office.
Corporation
Required: Yes, when the documented conditions apply.Source: www.ilsos.gov official record · retrieved Supporting excerptBefore transacting any business in this State under an assumed corporate name or names, the corporation shall, for each assumed corporate name, pursuant to resolution by its board of directors, execute and file in duplicate in accordance with Section 1.10 of this Act, an application setting forth: (1) The true corporate name. (2) The state or country under the laws of which it is organized. (3) That it intends to transact business under an assumed corporate name. (4) The assumed corporate name which it proposes to use.
Authority: Illinois Secretary of State, Department of Business ServicesSource: www.ilsos.gov official record · retrieved Supporting excerptIllinois Secretary of State, Department of Business Services
When this route applies: Before transacting any business in this State under an assumed corporate name or names, the corporation shall, for each assumed corporate name, pursuant to resolution by its board of directors, execute and file in duplicate in accordance with Section 1.10 of this Act, an application setting forth: (1) The true corporate name. (2) The state or country under the laws of which it is organized. (3) That it intends to transact business under an assumed corporate name. (4) The assumed corporate name which it proposes to use.Source: www.ilsos.gov official record · retrieved Supporting excerptBefore transacting any business in this State under an assumed corporate name or names, the corporation shall, for each assumed corporate name, pursuant to resolution by its board of directors, execute and file in duplicate in accordance with Section 1.10 of this Act, an application setting forth: (1) The true corporate name. (2) The state or country under the laws of which it is organized. (3) That it intends to transact business under an assumed corporate name. (4) The assumed corporate name which it proposes to use.
Official form: Form BCA-4.15/4.20 — Application to Adopt, Change or Cancel an Assumed Corporate NameSource: www.ilsos.gov official record · retrieved Supporting excerptForm BCA-4.15/4.20 — Application to Adopt, Change or Cancel an Assumed Corporate Name
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Official fee: $150 — for each year or part thereof ending in 0 or 5; $120 — for each year or part thereof ending in 1 or 6; $90 — for each year or part thereof ending in 2 or 7; $60 — for each year or part thereof ending in 3 or 8; $30 — for each year or part thereof ending in 4 or 9Source: www.ilsos.gov official record · retrieved Supporting excerpt$150 — for each year or part thereof ending in 0 or 5; $120 — for each year or part thereof ending in 1 or 6; $90 — for each year or part thereof ending in 2 or 7; $60 — for each year or part thereof ending in 3 or 8; $30 — for each year or part thereof ending in 4 or 9
Effective duration: The right to use an assumed corporate name shall be effective from the date of filing by the Secretary of State until the first day of the anniversary month of the corporation that falls within the next calendar year evenly divisible by 5, however, if an application is filed within the 2 months immediately preceding the anniversary month of a corporation that falls within a calendar year evenly divisible by 5, the right to use the assumed corporate name shall be effective until the first day of the anniversary month of the corporation that falls within the next succeeding calendar year evenly divisible by 5.Source: www.ilsos.gov official record · retrieved Supporting excerptThe right to use an assumed corporate name shall be effective from the date of filing by the Secretary of State until the first day of the anniversary month of the corporation that falls within the next calendar year evenly divisible by 5, however, if an application is filed within the 2 months immediately preceding the anniversary month of a corporation that falls within a calendar year evenly divisible by 5, the right to use the assumed corporate name shall be effective until the first day of the anniversary month of the corporation that falls within the next succeeding calendar year evenly divisible by 5.
Renewal: A corporation shall renew the right to use its assumed corporate name or names, if any, within the 60 days preceding the expiration of such right, for a period of 5 years, by making an election to do so at the time of filing its annual report form and by paying the renewal fee as prescribed by this Act.Source: www.ilsos.gov official record · retrieved Supporting excerptA corporation shall renew the right to use its assumed corporate name or names, if any, within the 60 days preceding the expiration of such right, for a period of 5 years, by making an election to do so at the time of filing its annual report form and by paying the renewal fee as prescribed by this Act.
Changes or amendments: Complete No. 4 and No. 5 if adopting or changing an assumed corporate name (Form BCA-4.15/4.20, Application to Adopt, Change or Cancel an Assumed Corporate Name).Source: www.ilsos.gov official record · retrieved Supporting excerptComplete No. 4 and No. 5 if adopting or changing an assumed corporate name (Form BCA-4.15/4.20, Application to Adopt, Change or Cancel an Assumed Corporate Name).
Abandonment or cancellation: Complete No. 6 if changing or cancelling an assumed corporate name: Corporation intends to cease transacting business under the assumed corporate name of: (Form BCA-4.15/4.20).Source: www.ilsos.gov official record · retrieved Supporting excerptComplete No. 6 if changing or cancelling an assumed corporate name: Corporation intends to cease transacting business under the assumed corporate name of: (Form BCA-4.15/4.20).
Important exclusions: The following shall not constitute the use of an assumed corporate name under this Act: (1) the identification by a corporation of its business with a trademark or service mark of which it is the owner or licensed user; and (2) the use of a name of a division, not separately incorporated and not containing the word "corporation", "incorporated", or "limited" or an abbreviation of one of such words, provided the corporation also clearly discloses its corporate name.Source: www.ilsos.gov official record · retrieved Supporting excerptThe following shall not constitute the use of an assumed corporate name under this Act: (1) the identification by a corporation of its business with a trademark or service mark of which it is the owner or licensed user; and (2) the use of a name of a division, not separately incorporated and not containing the word "corporation", "incorporated", or "limited" or an abbreviation of one of such words, provided the corporation also clearly discloses its corporate name.
Mail filing: Submit in duplicate to the Secretary of State, Department of Business Services, 501 S. Second St., Rm. 350, Springfield, IL 62756; payment must be made by check or money order payable to Secretary of State.Source: www.ilsos.gov official record · retrieved Supporting excerptSubmit in duplicate to the Secretary of State, Department of Business Services, 501 S. Second St., Rm. 350, Springfield, IL 62756; payment must be made by check or money order payable to Secretary of State.
In-person filing: Requests for expedited service must be made in person, not by mail in the Department's Springfield or Chicago office.Source: www.ilsos.gov official record · retrieved Supporting excerptRequests for expedited service must be made in person, not by mail in the Department's Springfield or Chicago office.
How to file through the authority
Sole proprietors and general partnerships file with the county clerk where the business operates.
Under state law, three classes of businesses are required to register assumed names with the local county clerk's office. The business classifications listed below are defined fully in the Illinois Compiled Statutes. Businesses required to register The following types of companies that conduct business in Cook County are required to register assumed names with the Clerk's office: ##### Sole proprietorships - Businesses defined under state law as being owned by an individual or husband and wife.
County Clerk of the county where the business is or will be conducted or transacted
No person or persons shall conduct or transact business in this State under an assumed name, or under any designation, name or style, corporate or otherwise, other than the real name or names of the individual or individuals conducting or transacting such business, unless such person or persons shall file in the office of the County Clerk of the County in which such person or persons conduct or transact or intend to conduct or transact such business, a certificate setting forth the name under which the business is, or is to be, conducted or transacted, and the true or real full name or names of the person or persons owning, conducting or transacting the same.
This Act shall in no way affect or apply to any corporation, limited liability company, limited partnership, or limited liability partnership duly organized under the laws of this State, or any corporation, limited liability company, limited partnership, or limited liability partnership organized under the laws of any other State and lawfully doing business in this State.
Under state law, three classes of businesses are required to register assumed names with the local county clerk's office.
County Clerk of the county where the business is or will be conducted or transacted
General partnerships — An association of two or more persons who carry on as co-owners a for-profit business entity — are required to register assumed names with the Clerk's office.
This Act shall in no way affect or apply to any corporation, limited liability company, limited partnership, or limited liability partnership duly organized under the laws of this State, or any corporation, limited liability company, limited partnership, or limited liability partnership organized under the laws of any other State and lawfully doing business in this State.
Illinois Secretary of State, Department of Business Services, Limited Liability Division
Before transacting any business in Illinois under an assumed limited liability company name or names, the limited liability company shall, for each assumed name, execute and file in duplicate an application setting forth: (1) The true limited liability company name. (2) The state or country under the laws of which it is organized. (3) That it intends to transact business under an assumed limited liability company name. (4) The assumed name that it proposes to use.
The following do not constitute the use of an assumed name under this Act: (1) A limited liability company's identification of its business with a trademark or service mark of which the company is the owner or licensed user. (2) The use of a name of a division, not containing the word "limited", "liability", or "company" or an abbreviation of one of those words, provided that the limited liability company also clearly discloses its true name.
Illinois Secretary of State, Department of Business Services
Before transacting any business in this State under an assumed corporate name or names, the corporation shall, for each assumed corporate name, pursuant to resolution by its board of directors, execute and file in duplicate in accordance with Section 1.10 of this Act, an application setting forth: (1) The true corporate name. (2) The state or country under the laws of which it is organized. (3) That it intends to transact business under an assumed corporate name. (4) The assumed corporate name which it proposes to use.
The following shall not constitute the use of an assumed corporate name under this Act: (1) the identification by a corporation of its business with a trademark or service mark of which it is the owner or licensed user; and (2) the use of a name of a division, not separately incorporated and not containing the word "corporation", "incorporated", or "limited" or an abbreviation of one of such words, provided the corporation also clearly discloses its corporate name.
Cook County, for example, offers an online application for its $50 registration fee paid by credit card or e-check, after which the printed application must be signed by the owners, notarized, and mailed or delivered to the Clerk's office.
Illinois Secretary of State, Department of Business Services, Limited Liability Division
Form LLC-1.20 — Application to Adopt, Change, or Cancel an Assumed Name
Submit in duplicate to the Secretary of State, Department of Business Services, Limited Liability Division, 501 S. Second St., Rm. 351, Springfield, IL 62756; payment may be made by check payable to Secretary of State.
Requests for expedited service must be made in person, not by mail in the Department's Springfield or Chicago office.
$150 — for each year or part thereof ending in 0 or 5; $120 — for each year or part thereof ending in 1 or 6; $90 — for each year or part thereof ending in 2 or 7; $60 — for each year or part thereof ending in 3 or 8; $30 — for each year or part thereof ending in 4 or 9
Illinois Secretary of State, Department of Business Services
Form BCA-4.15/4.20 — Application to Adopt, Change or Cancel an Assumed Corporate Name
Submit in duplicate to the Secretary of State, Department of Business Services, 501 S. Second St., Rm. 350, Springfield, IL 62756; payment must be made by check or money order payable to Secretary of State.
Requests for expedited service must be made in person, not by mail in the Department's Springfield or Chicago office.
$150 — for each year or part thereof ending in 0 or 5; $120 — for each year or part thereof ending in 1 or 6; $90 — for each year or part thereof ending in 2 or 7; $60 — for each year or part thereof ending in 3 or 8; $30 — for each year or part thereof ending in 4 or 9
Fees and procedures are set by each county clerk, so filers outside Cook County should check their own county clerk's office.
Illinois Secretary of State, Department of Business Services, Limited Liability Division
Requests for expedited service must be made in person, not by mail in the Department's Springfield or Chicago office.
$150 — for each year or part thereof ending in 0 or 5; $120 — for each year or part thereof ending in 1 or 6; $90 — for each year or part thereof ending in 2 or 7; $60 — for each year or part thereof ending in 3 or 8; $30 — for each year or part thereof ending in 4 or 9
Illinois Secretary of State, Department of Business Services
Requests for expedited service must be made in person, not by mail in the Department's Springfield or Chicago office.
$150 — for each year or part thereof ending in 0 or 5; $120 — for each year or part thereof ending in 1 or 6; $90 — for each year or part thereof ending in 2 or 7; $60 — for each year or part thereof ending in 3 or 8; $30 — for each year or part thereof ending in 4 or 9
LLCs file Form LLC-1.20, Application to Adopt, Change, or Cancel an Assumed Name, with the Secretary of State's Limited Liability Division in Springfield, and domestic and foreign LLCs in good standing may also adopt an assumed name electronically through the Secretary of State's online system.
Under state law, three classes of businesses are required to register assumed names with the local county clerk's office.
County Clerk of the county where the business is or will be conducted or transacted
Assumed Business Name application (filed with the county clerk; Cook County offers an Application or Amendment Form)
If any person changes his name or his residence address or the address of any place of business in the county where such assumed name is being employed after filing a certificate, or if the name of a person is added to any business organization for which a certificate is on file, such person shall file an additional, duly acknowledged certificate in the office of the County Clerk of the county in which such person transacts business under an assumed name.
Dissolution of a business or changing names, addresses or business partners.
General partnerships — An association of two or more persons who carry on as co-owners a for-profit business entity — are required to register assumed names with the Clerk's office.
This Act shall in no way affect or apply to any corporation, limited liability company, limited partnership, or limited liability partnership duly organized under the laws of this State, or any corporation, limited liability company, limited partnership, or limited liability partnership organized under the laws of any other State and lawfully doing business in this State.
Under state law, three classes of businesses are required to register assumed names with the local county clerk's office. The business classifications listed below are defined fully in the Illinois Compiled Statutes. Businesses required to register The following types of companies that conduct business in Cook County are required to register assumed names with the Clerk's office: ##### Sole proprietorships - Businesses defined under state law as being owned by an individual or husband and wife.
Official destination title: Assumed Business Name Registration - Cook County Clerk
- Dissolution of a business or changing names, addresses or business partners.
County Clerk of the county where the business is or will be conducted or transacted
Assumed Business Name application (filed with the county clerk; Cook County offers an Application or Amendment Form)
If any person changes his name or his residence address or the address of any place of business in the county where such assumed name is being employed after filing a certificate, or if the name of a person is added to any business organization for which a certificate is on file, such person shall file an additional, duly acknowledged certificate in the office of the County Clerk of the county in which such person transacts business under an assumed name.
No person or persons shall conduct or transact business in this State under an assumed name, or under any designation, name or style, corporate or otherwise, other than the real name or names of the individual or individuals conducting or transacting such business, unless such person or persons shall file in the office of the County Clerk of the County in which such person or persons conduct or transact or intend to conduct or transact such business, a certificate setting forth the name under which the business is, or is to be, conducted or transacted, and the true or real full name or names of the person or persons owning, conducting or transacting the same.
This Act shall in no way affect or apply to any corporation, limited liability company, limited partnership, or limited liability partnership duly organized under the laws of this State, or any corporation, limited liability company, limited partnership, or limited liability partnership organized under the laws of any other State and lawfully doing business in this State.
Illinois Secretary of State, Department of Business Services, Limited Liability Division
Form LLC-1.20 — Application to Adopt, Change, or Cancel an Assumed Name
The fee to change an assumed name is $25.
The fee to cancel an assumed name is $5.
Before transacting any business in Illinois under an assumed limited liability company name or names, the limited liability company shall, for each assumed name, execute and file in duplicate an application setting forth: (1) The true limited liability company name. (2) The state or country under the laws of which it is organized. (3) That it intends to transact business under an assumed limited liability company name. (4) The assumed name that it proposes to use.
The following do not constitute the use of an assumed name under this Act: (1) A limited liability company's identification of its business with a trademark or service mark of which the company is the owner or licensed user. (2) The use of a name of a division, not containing the word "limited", "liability", or "company" or an abbreviation of one of those words, provided that the limited liability company also clearly discloses its true name.
Illinois Secretary of State, Department of Business Services
Form BCA-4.15/4.20 — Application to Adopt, Change or Cancel an Assumed Corporate Name
Complete No. 4 and No. 5 if adopting or changing an assumed corporate name (Form BCA-4.15/4.20, Application to Adopt, Change or Cancel an Assumed Corporate Name).
Complete No. 6 if changing or cancelling an assumed corporate name: Corporation intends to cease transacting business under the assumed corporate name of: (Form BCA-4.15/4.20).
Before transacting any business in this State under an assumed corporate name or names, the corporation shall, for each assumed corporate name, pursuant to resolution by its board of directors, execute and file in duplicate in accordance with Section 1.10 of this Act, an application setting forth: (1) The true corporate name. (2) The state or country under the laws of which it is organized. (3) That it intends to transact business under an assumed corporate name. (4) The assumed corporate name which it proposes to use.
The following shall not constitute the use of an assumed corporate name under this Act: (1) the identification by a corporation of its business with a trademark or service mark of which it is the owner or licensed user; and (2) the use of a name of a division, not separately incorporated and not containing the word "corporation", "incorporated", or "limited" or an abbreviation of one of such words, provided the corporation also clearly discloses its corporate name.
Corporations file Form BCA-4.15/4.20, Application to Adopt, Change or Cancel an Assumed Corporate Name, submitted in duplicate to the Department of Business Services in Springfield by check or money order.
Under state law, three classes of businesses are required to register assumed names with the local county clerk's office. The business classifications listed below are defined fully in the Illinois Compiled Statutes. Businesses required to register The following types of companies that conduct business in Cook County are required to register assumed names with the Clerk's office: ##### Sole proprietorships - Businesses defined under state law as being owned by an individual or husband and wife.
Official destination title: Assumed Business Name Registration - Cook County Clerk
- Dissolution of a business or changing names, addresses or business partners.
County Clerk of the county where the business is or will be conducted or transacted
Assumed Business Name application (filed with the county clerk; Cook County offers an Application or Amendment Form)
If any person changes his name or his residence address or the address of any place of business in the county where such assumed name is being employed after filing a certificate, or if the name of a person is added to any business organization for which a certificate is on file, such person shall file an additional, duly acknowledged certificate in the office of the County Clerk of the county in which such person transacts business under an assumed name.
No person or persons shall conduct or transact business in this State under an assumed name, or under any designation, name or style, corporate or otherwise, other than the real name or names of the individual or individuals conducting or transacting such business, unless such person or persons shall file in the office of the County Clerk of the County in which such person or persons conduct or transact or intend to conduct or transact such business, a certificate setting forth the name under which the business is, or is to be, conducted or transacted, and the true or real full name or names of the person or persons owning, conducting or transacting the same.
This Act shall in no way affect or apply to any corporation, limited liability company, limited partnership, or limited liability partnership duly organized under the laws of this State, or any corporation, limited liability company, limited partnership, or limited liability partnership organized under the laws of any other State and lawfully doing business in this State.
Under state law, three classes of businesses are required to register assumed names with the local county clerk's office.
County Clerk of the county where the business is or will be conducted or transacted
Assumed Business Name application (filed with the county clerk; Cook County offers an Application or Amendment Form)
If any person changes his name or his residence address or the address of any place of business in the county where such assumed name is being employed after filing a certificate, or if the name of a person is added to any business organization for which a certificate is on file, such person shall file an additional, duly acknowledged certificate in the office of the County Clerk of the county in which such person transacts business under an assumed name.
Dissolution of a business or changing names, addresses or business partners.
General partnerships — An association of two or more persons who carry on as co-owners a for-profit business entity — are required to register assumed names with the Clerk's office.
This Act shall in no way affect or apply to any corporation, limited liability company, limited partnership, or limited liability partnership duly organized under the laws of this State, or any corporation, limited liability company, limited partnership, or limited liability partnership organized under the laws of any other State and lawfully doing business in this State.
Illinois Secretary of State, Department of Business Services, Limited Liability Division
Form LLC-1.20 — Application to Adopt, Change, or Cancel an Assumed Name
The fee to change an assumed name is $25.
The fee to cancel an assumed name is $5.
Before transacting any business in Illinois under an assumed limited liability company name or names, the limited liability company shall, for each assumed name, execute and file in duplicate an application setting forth: (1) The true limited liability company name. (2) The state or country under the laws of which it is organized. (3) That it intends to transact business under an assumed limited liability company name. (4) The assumed name that it proposes to use.
The following do not constitute the use of an assumed name under this Act: (1) A limited liability company's identification of its business with a trademark or service mark of which the company is the owner or licensed user. (2) The use of a name of a division, not containing the word "limited", "liability", or "company" or an abbreviation of one of those words, provided that the limited liability company also clearly discloses its true name.
Illinois Secretary of State, Department of Business Services
Form BCA-4.15/4.20 — Application to Adopt, Change or Cancel an Assumed Corporate Name
Complete No. 4 and No. 5 if adopting or changing an assumed corporate name (Form BCA-4.15/4.20, Application to Adopt, Change or Cancel an Assumed Corporate Name).
Complete No. 6 if changing or cancelling an assumed corporate name: Corporation intends to cease transacting business under the assumed corporate name of: (Form BCA-4.15/4.20).
Before transacting any business in this State under an assumed corporate name or names, the corporation shall, for each assumed corporate name, pursuant to resolution by its board of directors, execute and file in duplicate in accordance with Section 1.10 of this Act, an application setting forth: (1) The true corporate name. (2) The state or country under the laws of which it is organized. (3) That it intends to transact business under an assumed corporate name. (4) The assumed corporate name which it proposes to use.
The following shall not constitute the use of an assumed corporate name under this Act: (1) the identification by a corporation of its business with a trademark or service mark of which it is the owner or licensed user; and (2) the use of a name of a division, not separately incorporated and not containing the word "corporation", "incorporated", or "limited" or an abbreviation of one of such words, provided the corporation also clearly discloses its corporate name.
The state adoption fee varies by the year of filing: $150 in years ending in 0 or 5, stepping down to $30 in years ending in 4 or 9.
$150 — for each year or part thereof ending in 0 or 5; $120 — for each year or part thereof ending in 1 or 6; $90 — for each year or part thereof ending in 2 or 7; $60 — for each year or part thereof ending in 3 or 8; $30 — for each year or part thereof ending in 4 or 9
The right to use an assumed name is effective from the date the application is filed by the Secretary of State's office until the first day of the company's anniversary month in the next calendar year evenly divisible by five. The assumed name is renewed for a period of five-years.
A limited liability company shall renew the right to use its assumed name or names, if any, within the 60 days preceding the expiration of the right, for a period of 5 years, by making an election to do so at the time of filing its annual report form and by paying the renewal fee as prescribed by this Act.
$150 — for each year or part thereof ending in 0 or 5; $120 — for each year or part thereof ending in 1 or 6; $90 — for each year or part thereof ending in 2 or 7; $60 — for each year or part thereof ending in 3 or 8; $30 — for each year or part thereof ending in 4 or 9
The right to use an assumed corporate name shall be effective from the date of filing by the Secretary of State until the first day of the anniversary month of the corporation that falls within the next calendar year evenly divisible by 5, however, if an application is filed within the 2 months immediately preceding the anniversary month of a corporation that falls within a calendar year evenly divisible by 5, the right to use the assumed corporate name shall be effective until the first day of the anniversary month of the corporation that falls within the next succeeding calendar year evenly divisible by 5.
A corporation shall renew the right to use its assumed corporate name or names, if any, within the 60 days preceding the expiration of such right, for a period of 5 years, by making an election to do so at the time of filing its annual report form and by paying the renewal fee as prescribed by this Act.
Expedited requests must be made in person at the Springfield or Chicago office.
The right to use an assumed name is effective from the date the application is filed by the Secretary of State's office until the first day of the company's anniversary month in the next calendar year evenly divisible by five. The assumed name is renewed for a period of five-years.
A limited liability company shall renew the right to use its assumed name or names, if any, within the 60 days preceding the expiration of the right, for a period of 5 years, by making an election to do so at the time of filing its annual report form and by paying the renewal fee as prescribed by this Act.
The right to use an assumed corporate name shall be effective from the date of filing by the Secretary of State until the first day of the anniversary month of the corporation that falls within the next calendar year evenly divisible by 5, however, if an application is filed within the 2 months immediately preceding the anniversary month of a corporation that falls within a calendar year evenly divisible by 5, the right to use the assumed corporate name shall be effective until the first day of the anniversary month of the corporation that falls within the next succeeding calendar year evenly divisible by 5.
A corporation shall renew the right to use its assumed corporate name or names, if any, within the 60 days preceding the expiration of such right, for a period of 5 years, by making an election to do so at the time of filing its annual report form and by paying the renewal fee as prescribed by this Act.
For an LLC, the right to use an assumed name is effective from the date the application is filed until the first day of the company's anniversary month in the next calendar year evenly divisible by five, and the same structure applies to corporations.
Under state law, three classes of businesses are required to register assumed names with the local county clerk's office.
Assumed Business Name application (filed with the county clerk; Cook County offers an Application or Amendment Form)
General partnerships — An association of two or more persons who carry on as co-owners a for-profit business entity — are required to register assumed names with the Clerk's office.
This Act shall in no way affect or apply to any corporation, limited liability company, limited partnership, or limited liability partnership duly organized under the laws of this State, or any corporation, limited liability company, limited partnership, or limited liability partnership organized under the laws of any other State and lawfully doing business in this State.
Under state law, three classes of businesses are required to register assumed names with the local county clerk's office. The business classifications listed below are defined fully in the Illinois Compiled Statutes. Businesses required to register The following types of companies that conduct business in Cook County are required to register assumed names with the Clerk's office: ##### Sole proprietorships - Businesses defined under state law as being owned by an individual or husband and wife.
Official destination title: Assumed Business Name Registration - Cook County Clerk
Assumed Business Name application (filed with the county clerk; Cook County offers an Application or Amendment Form)
No person or persons shall conduct or transact business in this State under an assumed name, or under any designation, name or style, corporate or otherwise, other than the real name or names of the individual or individuals conducting or transacting such business, unless such person or persons shall file in the office of the County Clerk of the County in which such person or persons conduct or transact or intend to conduct or transact such business, a certificate setting forth the name under which the business is, or is to be, conducted or transacted, and the true or real full name or names of the person or persons owning, conducting or transacting the same.
This Act shall in no way affect or apply to any corporation, limited liability company, limited partnership, or limited liability partnership duly organized under the laws of this State, or any corporation, limited liability company, limited partnership, or limited liability partnership organized under the laws of any other State and lawfully doing business in this State.
Form LLC-1.20 — Application to Adopt, Change, or Cancel an Assumed Name
The right to use an assumed name is effective from the date the application is filed by the Secretary of State's office until the first day of the company's anniversary month in the next calendar year evenly divisible by five. The assumed name is renewed for a period of five-years.
A limited liability company shall renew the right to use its assumed name or names, if any, within the 60 days preceding the expiration of the right, for a period of 5 years, by making an election to do so at the time of filing its annual report form and by paying the renewal fee as prescribed by this Act.
Before transacting any business in Illinois under an assumed limited liability company name or names, the limited liability company shall, for each assumed name, execute and file in duplicate an application setting forth: (1) The true limited liability company name. (2) The state or country under the laws of which it is organized. (3) That it intends to transact business under an assumed limited liability company name. (4) The assumed name that it proposes to use.
The following do not constitute the use of an assumed name under this Act: (1) A limited liability company's identification of its business with a trademark or service mark of which the company is the owner or licensed user. (2) The use of a name of a division, not containing the word "limited", "liability", or "company" or an abbreviation of one of those words, provided that the limited liability company also clearly discloses its true name.
Form BCA-4.15/4.20 — Application to Adopt, Change or Cancel an Assumed Corporate Name
The right to use an assumed corporate name shall be effective from the date of filing by the Secretary of State until the first day of the anniversary month of the corporation that falls within the next calendar year evenly divisible by 5, however, if an application is filed within the 2 months immediately preceding the anniversary month of a corporation that falls within a calendar year evenly divisible by 5, the right to use the assumed corporate name shall be effective until the first day of the anniversary month of the corporation that falls within the next succeeding calendar year evenly divisible by 5.
A corporation shall renew the right to use its assumed corporate name or names, if any, within the 60 days preceding the expiration of such right, for a period of 5 years, by making an election to do so at the time of filing its annual report form and by paying the renewal fee as prescribed by this Act.
Before transacting any business in this State under an assumed corporate name or names, the corporation shall, for each assumed corporate name, pursuant to resolution by its board of directors, execute and file in duplicate in accordance with Section 1.10 of this Act, an application setting forth: (1) The true corporate name. (2) The state or country under the laws of which it is organized. (3) That it intends to transact business under an assumed corporate name. (4) The assumed corporate name which it proposes to use.
The following shall not constitute the use of an assumed corporate name under this Act: (1) the identification by a corporation of its business with a trademark or service mark of which it is the owner or licensed user; and (2) the use of a name of a division, not separately incorporated and not containing the word "corporation", "incorporated", or "limited" or an abbreviation of one of such words, provided the corporation also clearly discloses its corporate name.
Renewal happens by election on the entity's annual report within the 60 days before expiration, for another five-year period, with the renewal fee prescribed by the governing act; under Section 1-20(h) of the LLC Act, an LLC that misses the renewal fee is notified by mail, and if the fee together with a $100 late fee is not paid within 60 days after the notice is mailed, the right to use the assumed name ceases.
Under state law, three classes of businesses are required to register assumed names with the local county clerk's office.
If applying in person or by mail, you will submit the signed and notarized application at the same time as you make your payment (Cook County Clerk).
$50 registration fee (Cook County; fees are set by each county clerk)
General partnerships — An association of two or more persons who carry on as co-owners a for-profit business entity — are required to register assumed names with the Clerk's office.
This Act shall in no way affect or apply to any corporation, limited liability company, limited partnership, or limited liability partnership duly organized under the laws of this State, or any corporation, limited liability company, limited partnership, or limited liability partnership organized under the laws of any other State and lawfully doing business in this State.
Under state law, three classes of businesses are required to register assumed names with the local county clerk's office. The business classifications listed below are defined fully in the Illinois Compiled Statutes. Businesses required to register The following types of companies that conduct business in Cook County are required to register assumed names with the Clerk's office: ##### Sole proprietorships - Businesses defined under state law as being owned by an individual or husband and wife.
If applying in person or by mail, you will submit the signed and notarized application at the same time as you make your payment (Cook County Clerk).
$50 registration fee (Cook County; fees are set by each county clerk)
No person or persons shall conduct or transact business in this State under an assumed name, or under any designation, name or style, corporate or otherwise, other than the real name or names of the individual or individuals conducting or transacting such business, unless such person or persons shall file in the office of the County Clerk of the County in which such person or persons conduct or transact or intend to conduct or transact such business, a certificate setting forth the name under which the business is, or is to be, conducted or transacted, and the true or real full name or names of the person or persons owning, conducting or transacting the same.
This Act shall in no way affect or apply to any corporation, limited liability company, limited partnership, or limited liability partnership duly organized under the laws of this State, or any corporation, limited liability company, limited partnership, or limited liability partnership organized under the laws of any other State and lawfully doing business in this State.
Notice of the filing of such certificate shall be published in a newspaper of general circulation published within the county in which the certificate is filed. Such notice shall be published once a week for 3 consecutive weeks.
The first publication shall be within 15 days after the certificate is filed in the office of the County Clerk.
Such notice shall be published once a week for 3 consecutive weeks.
Proof of publication shall be filed with the County Clerk within 50 days from the date of filing the certificate.
Unless proof of publication is made to the clerk, the certificate of registration of the assumed name is void.
Submit in duplicate to the Secretary of State, Department of Business Services, Limited Liability Division, 501 S. Second St., Rm. 351, Springfield, IL 62756; payment may be made by check payable to Secretary of State.
$150 — for each year or part thereof ending in 0 or 5; $120 — for each year or part thereof ending in 1 or 6; $90 — for each year or part thereof ending in 2 or 7; $60 — for each year or part thereof ending in 3 or 8; $30 — for each year or part thereof ending in 4 or 9
The right to use an assumed name is effective from the date the application is filed by the Secretary of State's office until the first day of the company's anniversary month in the next calendar year evenly divisible by five. The assumed name is renewed for a period of five-years.
A limited liability company shall renew the right to use its assumed name or names, if any, within the 60 days preceding the expiration of the right, for a period of 5 years, by making an election to do so at the time of filing its annual report form and by paying the renewal fee as prescribed by this Act.
Before transacting any business in Illinois under an assumed limited liability company name or names, the limited liability company shall, for each assumed name, execute and file in duplicate an application setting forth: (1) The true limited liability company name. (2) The state or country under the laws of which it is organized. (3) That it intends to transact business under an assumed limited liability company name. (4) The assumed name that it proposes to use.
The following do not constitute the use of an assumed name under this Act: (1) A limited liability company's identification of its business with a trademark or service mark of which the company is the owner or licensed user. (2) The use of a name of a division, not containing the word "limited", "liability", or "company" or an abbreviation of one of those words, provided that the limited liability company also clearly discloses its true name.
Submit in duplicate to the Secretary of State, Department of Business Services, 501 S. Second St., Rm. 350, Springfield, IL 62756; payment must be made by check or money order payable to Secretary of State.
$150 — for each year or part thereof ending in 0 or 5; $120 — for each year or part thereof ending in 1 or 6; $90 — for each year or part thereof ending in 2 or 7; $60 — for each year or part thereof ending in 3 or 8; $30 — for each year or part thereof ending in 4 or 9
The right to use an assumed corporate name shall be effective from the date of filing by the Secretary of State until the first day of the anniversary month of the corporation that falls within the next calendar year evenly divisible by 5, however, if an application is filed within the 2 months immediately preceding the anniversary month of a corporation that falls within a calendar year evenly divisible by 5, the right to use the assumed corporate name shall be effective until the first day of the anniversary month of the corporation that falls within the next succeeding calendar year evenly divisible by 5.
A corporation shall renew the right to use its assumed corporate name or names, if any, within the 60 days preceding the expiration of such right, for a period of 5 years, by making an election to do so at the time of filing its annual report form and by paying the renewal fee as prescribed by this Act.
Before transacting any business in this State under an assumed corporate name or names, the corporation shall, for each assumed corporate name, pursuant to resolution by its board of directors, execute and file in duplicate in accordance with Section 1.10 of this Act, an application setting forth: (1) The true corporate name. (2) The state or country under the laws of which it is organized. (3) That it intends to transact business under an assumed corporate name. (4) The assumed corporate name which it proposes to use.
The following shall not constitute the use of an assumed corporate name under this Act: (1) the identification by a corporation of its business with a trademark or service mark of which it is the owner or licensed user; and (2) the use of a name of a division, not separately incorporated and not containing the word "corporation", "incorporated", or "limited" or an abbreviation of one of such words, provided the corporation also clearly discloses its corporate name.
This Act shall in no way affect or apply to any corporation, limited liability company, limited partnership, or limited liability partnership duly organized under the laws of this State.
Both entity types use the same application form to change or cancel an assumed name: the LLC form states a $25 fee to change and a $5 fee to cancel.
Under state law, three classes of businesses are required to register assumed names with the local county clerk's office.
Assumed Business Name application (filed with the county clerk; Cook County offers an Application or Amendment Form)
$50 registration fee (Cook County; fees are set by each county clerk)
If any person changes his name or his residence address or the address of any place of business in the county where such assumed name is being employed after filing a certificate, or if the name of a person is added to any business organization for which a certificate is on file, such person shall file an additional, duly acknowledged certificate in the office of the County Clerk of the county in which such person transacts business under an assumed name.
Dissolution of a business or changing names, addresses or business partners.
General partnerships — An association of two or more persons who carry on as co-owners a for-profit business entity — are required to register assumed names with the Clerk's office.
This Act shall in no way affect or apply to any corporation, limited liability company, limited partnership, or limited liability partnership duly organized under the laws of this State, or any corporation, limited liability company, limited partnership, or limited liability partnership organized under the laws of any other State and lawfully doing business in this State.
Under state law, three classes of businesses are required to register assumed names with the local county clerk's office. The business classifications listed below are defined fully in the Illinois Compiled Statutes. Businesses required to register The following types of companies that conduct business in Cook County are required to register assumed names with the Clerk's office: ##### Sole proprietorships - Businesses defined under state law as being owned by an individual or husband and wife.
Official destination title: Assumed Business Name Registration - Cook County Clerk
- Dissolution of a business or changing names, addresses or business partners.
Assumed Business Name application (filed with the county clerk; Cook County offers an Application or Amendment Form)
$50 registration fee (Cook County; fees are set by each county clerk)
If any person changes his name or his residence address or the address of any place of business in the county where such assumed name is being employed after filing a certificate, or if the name of a person is added to any business organization for which a certificate is on file, such person shall file an additional, duly acknowledged certificate in the office of the County Clerk of the county in which such person transacts business under an assumed name.
No person or persons shall conduct or transact business in this State under an assumed name, or under any designation, name or style, corporate or otherwise, other than the real name or names of the individual or individuals conducting or transacting such business, unless such person or persons shall file in the office of the County Clerk of the County in which such person or persons conduct or transact or intend to conduct or transact such business, a certificate setting forth the name under which the business is, or is to be, conducted or transacted, and the true or real full name or names of the person or persons owning, conducting or transacting the same.
This Act shall in no way affect or apply to any corporation, limited liability company, limited partnership, or limited liability partnership duly organized under the laws of this State, or any corporation, limited liability company, limited partnership, or limited liability partnership organized under the laws of any other State and lawfully doing business in this State.
Form LLC-1.20 — Application to Adopt, Change, or Cancel an Assumed Name
$150 — for each year or part thereof ending in 0 or 5; $120 — for each year or part thereof ending in 1 or 6; $90 — for each year or part thereof ending in 2 or 7; $60 — for each year or part thereof ending in 3 or 8; $30 — for each year or part thereof ending in 4 or 9
The fee to change an assumed name is $25.
The fee to cancel an assumed name is $5.
Before transacting any business in Illinois under an assumed limited liability company name or names, the limited liability company shall, for each assumed name, execute and file in duplicate an application setting forth: (1) The true limited liability company name. (2) The state or country under the laws of which it is organized. (3) That it intends to transact business under an assumed limited liability company name. (4) The assumed name that it proposes to use.
The following do not constitute the use of an assumed name under this Act: (1) A limited liability company's identification of its business with a trademark or service mark of which the company is the owner or licensed user. (2) The use of a name of a division, not containing the word "limited", "liability", or "company" or an abbreviation of one of those words, provided that the limited liability company also clearly discloses its true name.
Form BCA-4.15/4.20 — Application to Adopt, Change or Cancel an Assumed Corporate Name
$150 — for each year or part thereof ending in 0 or 5; $120 — for each year or part thereof ending in 1 or 6; $90 — for each year or part thereof ending in 2 or 7; $60 — for each year or part thereof ending in 3 or 8; $30 — for each year or part thereof ending in 4 or 9
Complete No. 4 and No. 5 if adopting or changing an assumed corporate name (Form BCA-4.15/4.20, Application to Adopt, Change or Cancel an Assumed Corporate Name).
Complete No. 6 if changing or cancelling an assumed corporate name: Corporation intends to cease transacting business under the assumed corporate name of: (Form BCA-4.15/4.20).
Before transacting any business in this State under an assumed corporate name or names, the corporation shall, for each assumed corporate name, pursuant to resolution by its board of directors, execute and file in duplicate in accordance with Section 1.10 of this Act, an application setting forth: (1) The true corporate name. (2) The state or country under the laws of which it is organized. (3) That it intends to transact business under an assumed corporate name. (4) The assumed corporate name which it proposes to use.
The following shall not constitute the use of an assumed corporate name under this Act: (1) the identification by a corporation of its business with a trademark or service mark of which it is the owner or licensed user; and (2) the use of a name of a division, not separately incorporated and not containing the word "corporation", "incorporated", or "limited" or an abbreviation of one of such words, provided the corporation also clearly discloses its corporate name.
At the county level, the Assumed Business Name Act requires a new acknowledged certificate whenever the registrant's name, residence address, or business address in the county changes, when a person is added to the business, or when the business moves to or expands into another county — and the publication steps must be repeated for those filings.
Assumed Business Name application (filed with the county clerk; Cook County offers an Application or Amendment Form)
If any person changes his name or his residence address or the address of any place of business in the county where such assumed name is being employed after filing a certificate, or if the name of a person is added to any business organization for which a certificate is on file, such person shall file an additional, duly acknowledged certificate in the office of the County Clerk of the county in which such person transacts business under an assumed name.
Notice of the filing of such certificate shall be published in a newspaper of general circulation published within the county in which the certificate is filed. Such notice shall be published once a week for 3 consecutive weeks.
The first publication shall be within 15 days after the certificate is filed in the office of the County Clerk.
Such notice shall be published once a week for 3 consecutive weeks.
Proof of publication shall be filed with the County Clerk within 50 days from the date of filing the certificate.
Unless proof of publication is made to the clerk, the certificate of registration of the assumed name is void.
Assumed Business Name application (filed with the county clerk; Cook County offers an Application or Amendment Form)
If any person changes his name or his residence address or the address of any place of business in the county where such assumed name is being employed after filing a certificate, or if the name of a person is added to any business organization for which a certificate is on file, such person shall file an additional, duly acknowledged certificate in the office of the County Clerk of the county in which such person transacts business under an assumed name.
Form BCA-4.15/4.20 — Application to Adopt, Change or Cancel an Assumed Corporate Name
Complete No. 4 and No. 5 if adopting or changing an assumed corporate name (Form BCA-4.15/4.20, Application to Adopt, Change or Cancel an Assumed Corporate Name).
This Act shall in no way affect or apply to any corporation, limited liability company, limited partnership, or limited liability partnership duly organized under the laws of this State.
County clerks also handle dissolution of an assumed business name registration.
Publication required: Yes, when the conditions below apply.
Notice of the filing of such certificate shall be published in a newspaper of general circulation published within the county in which the certificate is filed. Such notice shall be published once a week for 3 consecutive weeks.
Source: www.ilga.gov official record · retrieved Supporting excerptNotice of the filing of such certificate shall be published in a newspaper of general circulation published within the county in which the certificate is filed. Such notice shall be published once a week for 3 consecutive weeks.
When to start: The first publication shall be within 15 days after the certificate is filed in the office of the County Clerk.Source: www.ilga.gov official record · retrieved Supporting excerptThe first publication shall be within 15 days after the certificate is filed in the office of the County Clerk.
How often to publish: Such notice shall be published once a week for 3 consecutive weeks.Source: www.ilga.gov official record · retrieved Supporting excerptSuch notice shall be published once a week for 3 consecutive weeks.
How long to publish: Publish the notice once a week for three consecutive weeks.Source: www.cookcountyclerkil.gov official record · retrieved Supporting excerptPublish the notice once a week for three consecutive weeks.
Deadline for proof: Proof of publication shall be filed with the County Clerk within 50 days from the date of filing the certificate.Source: www.ilga.gov official record · retrieved Supporting excerptProof of publication shall be filed with the County Clerk within 50 days from the date of filing the certificate.
General partnership
Publication required: Yes, when the conditions below apply.
Unless proof of publication is made to the clerk, the certificate of registration of the assumed name is void.
Source: www.ilga.gov official record · retrieved Supporting excerptUnless proof of publication is made to the clerk, the certificate of registration of the assumed name is void.
When to start: The first publication shall be within 15 days after the certificate is filed in the office of the County Clerk.Source: www.ilga.gov official record · retrieved Supporting excerptThe first publication shall be within 15 days after the certificate is filed in the office of the County Clerk.
How often to publish: Such notice shall be published once a week for 3 consecutive weeks.Source: www.ilga.gov official record · retrieved Supporting excerptSuch notice shall be published once a week for 3 consecutive weeks.
How long to publish: Publish the notice once a week for three consecutive weeks.Source: www.cookcountyclerkil.gov official record · retrieved Supporting excerptPublish the notice once a week for three consecutive weeks.
Deadline for proof: Proof of publication shall be filed with the County Clerk within 50 days from the date of filing the certificate.Source: www.ilga.gov official record · retrieved Supporting excerptProof of publication shall be filed with the County Clerk within 50 days from the date of filing the certificate.
LLC
Publication required: No, within the scope described below.
This Act shall in no way affect or apply to any corporation, limited liability company, limited partnership, or limited liability partnership duly organized under the laws of this State.
Source: www.ilga.gov official record · retrieved Supporting excerptThis Act shall in no way affect or apply to any corporation, limited liability company, limited partnership, or limited liability partnership duly organized under the laws of this State.
When to start: Not applicable to this filing route.
How often to publish: Not applicable to this filing route.
How long to publish: Not applicable to this filing route.
Deadline for proof: Not applicable to this filing route.
Corporation
Publication required: No, within the scope described below.
This Act shall in no way affect or apply to any corporation, limited liability company, limited partnership, or limited liability partnership duly organized under the laws of this State.
Source: www.ilga.gov official record · retrieved Supporting excerptThis Act shall in no way affect or apply to any corporation, limited liability company, limited partnership, or limited liability partnership duly organized under the laws of this State.
When to start: Not applicable to this filing route.
How often to publish: Not applicable to this filing route.
How long to publish: Not applicable to this filing route.
Deadline for proof: Not applicable to this filing route.
Next steps: self-file first
Start with the free official path, which depends on your entity type.
Under state law, three classes of businesses are required to register assumed names with the local county clerk's office. The business classifications listed below are defined fully in the Illinois Compiled Statutes. Businesses required to register The following types of companies that conduct business in Cook County are required to register assumed names with the Clerk's office: ##### Sole proprietorships - Businesses defined under state law as being owned by an individual or husband and wife.
No person or persons shall conduct or transact business in this State under an assumed name, or under any designation, name or style, corporate or otherwise, other than the real name or names of the individual or individuals conducting or transacting such business, unless such person or persons shall file in the office of the County Clerk of the County in which such person or persons conduct or transact or intend to conduct or transact such business, a certificate setting forth the name under which the business is, or is to be, conducted or transacted, and the true or real full name or names of the person or persons owning, conducting or transacting the same.
This Act shall in no way affect or apply to any corporation, limited liability company, limited partnership, or limited liability partnership duly organized under the laws of this State, or any corporation, limited liability company, limited partnership, or limited liability partnership organized under the laws of any other State and lawfully doing business in this State.
Under state law, three classes of businesses are required to register assumed names with the local county clerk's office.
General partnerships — An association of two or more persons who carry on as co-owners a for-profit business entity — are required to register assumed names with the Clerk's office.
This Act shall in no way affect or apply to any corporation, limited liability company, limited partnership, or limited liability partnership duly organized under the laws of this State, or any corporation, limited liability company, limited partnership, or limited liability partnership organized under the laws of any other State and lawfully doing business in this State.
Before transacting any business in Illinois under an assumed limited liability company name or names, the limited liability company shall, for each assumed name, execute and file in duplicate an application setting forth: (1) The true limited liability company name. (2) The state or country under the laws of which it is organized. (3) That it intends to transact business under an assumed limited liability company name. (4) The assumed name that it proposes to use.
The following do not constitute the use of an assumed name under this Act: (1) A limited liability company's identification of its business with a trademark or service mark of which the company is the owner or licensed user. (2) The use of a name of a division, not containing the word "limited", "liability", or "company" or an abbreviation of one of those words, provided that the limited liability company also clearly discloses its true name.
Before transacting any business in this State under an assumed corporate name or names, the corporation shall, for each assumed corporate name, pursuant to resolution by its board of directors, execute and file in duplicate in accordance with Section 1.10 of this Act, an application setting forth: (1) The true corporate name. (2) The state or country under the laws of which it is organized. (3) That it intends to transact business under an assumed corporate name. (4) The assumed corporate name which it proposes to use.
The following shall not constitute the use of an assumed corporate name under this Act: (1) the identification by a corporation of its business with a trademark or service mark of which it is the owner or licensed user; and (2) the use of a name of a division, not separately incorporated and not containing the word "corporation", "incorporated", or "limited" or an abbreviation of one of such words, provided the corporation also clearly discloses its corporate name.
If you operate as a sole proprietorship or general partnership, contact the county clerk in each Illinois county where you conduct business — the Cook County Clerk, for one, publishes its application, its $50 fee, and the publication steps online — and remember the statutory newspaper notice and proof-of-publication deadlines, because the certificate is void without proof.
Under state law, three classes of businesses are required to register assumed names with the local county clerk's office. The business classifications listed below are defined fully in the Illinois Compiled Statutes. Businesses required to register The following types of companies that conduct business in Cook County are required to register assumed names with the Clerk's office: ##### Sole proprietorships - Businesses defined under state law as being owned by an individual or husband and wife.
Official destination title: Assumed Business Name Registration - Cook County Clerk
County Clerk of the county where the business is or will be conducted or transacted
Assumed Business Name application (filed with the county clerk; Cook County offers an Application or Amendment Form)
$50 registration fee (Cook County; fees are set by each county clerk)
No person or persons shall conduct or transact business in this State under an assumed name, or under any designation, name or style, corporate or otherwise, other than the real name or names of the individual or individuals conducting or transacting such business, unless such person or persons shall file in the office of the County Clerk of the County in which such person or persons conduct or transact or intend to conduct or transact such business, a certificate setting forth the name under which the business is, or is to be, conducted or transacted, and the true or real full name or names of the person or persons owning, conducting or transacting the same.
This Act shall in no way affect or apply to any corporation, limited liability company, limited partnership, or limited liability partnership duly organized under the laws of this State, or any corporation, limited liability company, limited partnership, or limited liability partnership organized under the laws of any other State and lawfully doing business in this State.
Notice of the filing of such certificate shall be published in a newspaper of general circulation published within the county in which the certificate is filed. Such notice shall be published once a week for 3 consecutive weeks.
The first publication shall be within 15 days after the certificate is filed in the office of the County Clerk.
Such notice shall be published once a week for 3 consecutive weeks.
Proof of publication shall be filed with the County Clerk within 50 days from the date of filing the certificate.
Unless proof of publication is made to the clerk, the certificate of registration of the assumed name is void.
Under state law, three classes of businesses are required to register assumed names with the local county clerk's office.
County Clerk of the county where the business is or will be conducted or transacted
Assumed Business Name application (filed with the county clerk; Cook County offers an Application or Amendment Form)
$50 registration fee (Cook County; fees are set by each county clerk)
General partnerships — An association of two or more persons who carry on as co-owners a for-profit business entity — are required to register assumed names with the Clerk's office.
This Act shall in no way affect or apply to any corporation, limited liability company, limited partnership, or limited liability partnership duly organized under the laws of this State, or any corporation, limited liability company, limited partnership, or limited liability partnership organized under the laws of any other State and lawfully doing business in this State.
Illinois Secretary of State, Department of Business Services, Limited Liability Division
Form LLC-1.20 — Application to Adopt, Change, or Cancel an Assumed Name
$150 — for each year or part thereof ending in 0 or 5; $120 — for each year or part thereof ending in 1 or 6; $90 — for each year or part thereof ending in 2 or 7; $60 — for each year or part thereof ending in 3 or 8; $30 — for each year or part thereof ending in 4 or 9
Before transacting any business in Illinois under an assumed limited liability company name or names, the limited liability company shall, for each assumed name, execute and file in duplicate an application setting forth: (1) The true limited liability company name. (2) The state or country under the laws of which it is organized. (3) That it intends to transact business under an assumed limited liability company name. (4) The assumed name that it proposes to use.
The following do not constitute the use of an assumed name under this Act: (1) A limited liability company's identification of its business with a trademark or service mark of which the company is the owner or licensed user. (2) The use of a name of a division, not containing the word "limited", "liability", or "company" or an abbreviation of one of those words, provided that the limited liability company also clearly discloses its true name.
Illinois Secretary of State, Department of Business Services
Form BCA-4.15/4.20 — Application to Adopt, Change or Cancel an Assumed Corporate Name
$150 — for each year or part thereof ending in 0 or 5; $120 — for each year or part thereof ending in 1 or 6; $90 — for each year or part thereof ending in 2 or 7; $60 — for each year or part thereof ending in 3 or 8; $30 — for each year or part thereof ending in 4 or 9
Before transacting any business in this State under an assumed corporate name or names, the corporation shall, for each assumed corporate name, pursuant to resolution by its board of directors, execute and file in duplicate in accordance with Section 1.10 of this Act, an application setting forth: (1) The true corporate name. (2) The state or country under the laws of which it is organized. (3) That it intends to transact business under an assumed corporate name. (4) The assumed corporate name which it proposes to use.
The following shall not constitute the use of an assumed corporate name under this Act: (1) the identification by a corporation of its business with a trademark or service mark of which it is the owner or licensed user; and (2) the use of a name of a division, not separately incorporated and not containing the word "corporation", "incorporated", or "limited" or an abbreviation of one of such words, provided the corporation also clearly discloses its corporate name.
This Act shall in no way affect or apply to any corporation, limited liability company, limited partnership, or limited liability partnership duly organized under the laws of this State.
If you operate an LLC or corporation, download Form LLC-1.20 or Form BCA-4.15/4.20 from the Illinois Secretary of State, or, for an LLC in good standing, use the Secretary of State's online assumed-name adoption system, and budget the sliding adoption fee that matches the current year.
Under state law, three classes of businesses are required to register assumed names with the local county clerk's office. The business classifications listed below are defined fully in the Illinois Compiled Statutes. Businesses required to register The following types of companies that conduct business in Cook County are required to register assumed names with the Clerk's office: ##### Sole proprietorships - Businesses defined under state law as being owned by an individual or husband and wife.
Official destination title: Assumed Business Name Registration - Cook County Clerk
County Clerk of the county where the business is or will be conducted or transacted
Assumed Business Name application (filed with the county clerk; Cook County offers an Application or Amendment Form)
$50 registration fee (Cook County; fees are set by each county clerk)
No person or persons shall conduct or transact business in this State under an assumed name, or under any designation, name or style, corporate or otherwise, other than the real name or names of the individual or individuals conducting or transacting such business, unless such person or persons shall file in the office of the County Clerk of the County in which such person or persons conduct or transact or intend to conduct or transact such business, a certificate setting forth the name under which the business is, or is to be, conducted or transacted, and the true or real full name or names of the person or persons owning, conducting or transacting the same.
This Act shall in no way affect or apply to any corporation, limited liability company, limited partnership, or limited liability partnership duly organized under the laws of this State, or any corporation, limited liability company, limited partnership, or limited liability partnership organized under the laws of any other State and lawfully doing business in this State.
Under state law, three classes of businesses are required to register assumed names with the local county clerk's office.
County Clerk of the county where the business is or will be conducted or transacted
Assumed Business Name application (filed with the county clerk; Cook County offers an Application or Amendment Form)
$50 registration fee (Cook County; fees are set by each county clerk)
General partnerships — An association of two or more persons who carry on as co-owners a for-profit business entity — are required to register assumed names with the Clerk's office.
This Act shall in no way affect or apply to any corporation, limited liability company, limited partnership, or limited liability partnership duly organized under the laws of this State, or any corporation, limited liability company, limited partnership, or limited liability partnership organized under the laws of any other State and lawfully doing business in this State.
Illinois Secretary of State, Department of Business Services, Limited Liability Division
Form LLC-1.20 — Application to Adopt, Change, or Cancel an Assumed Name
$150 — for each year or part thereof ending in 0 or 5; $120 — for each year or part thereof ending in 1 or 6; $90 — for each year or part thereof ending in 2 or 7; $60 — for each year or part thereof ending in 3 or 8; $30 — for each year or part thereof ending in 4 or 9
The right to use an assumed name is effective from the date the application is filed by the Secretary of State's office until the first day of the company's anniversary month in the next calendar year evenly divisible by five. The assumed name is renewed for a period of five-years.
A limited liability company shall renew the right to use its assumed name or names, if any, within the 60 days preceding the expiration of the right, for a period of 5 years, by making an election to do so at the time of filing its annual report form and by paying the renewal fee as prescribed by this Act.
Before transacting any business in Illinois under an assumed limited liability company name or names, the limited liability company shall, for each assumed name, execute and file in duplicate an application setting forth: (1) The true limited liability company name. (2) The state or country under the laws of which it is organized. (3) That it intends to transact business under an assumed limited liability company name. (4) The assumed name that it proposes to use.
The following do not constitute the use of an assumed name under this Act: (1) A limited liability company's identification of its business with a trademark or service mark of which the company is the owner or licensed user. (2) The use of a name of a division, not containing the word "limited", "liability", or "company" or an abbreviation of one of those words, provided that the limited liability company also clearly discloses its true name.
Illinois Secretary of State, Department of Business Services
Form BCA-4.15/4.20 — Application to Adopt, Change or Cancel an Assumed Corporate Name
$150 — for each year or part thereof ending in 0 or 5; $120 — for each year or part thereof ending in 1 or 6; $90 — for each year or part thereof ending in 2 or 7; $60 — for each year or part thereof ending in 3 or 8; $30 — for each year or part thereof ending in 4 or 9
The right to use an assumed corporate name shall be effective from the date of filing by the Secretary of State until the first day of the anniversary month of the corporation that falls within the next calendar year evenly divisible by 5, however, if an application is filed within the 2 months immediately preceding the anniversary month of a corporation that falls within a calendar year evenly divisible by 5, the right to use the assumed corporate name shall be effective until the first day of the anniversary month of the corporation that falls within the next succeeding calendar year evenly divisible by 5.
A corporation shall renew the right to use its assumed corporate name or names, if any, within the 60 days preceding the expiration of such right, for a period of 5 years, by making an election to do so at the time of filing its annual report form and by paying the renewal fee as prescribed by this Act.
Before transacting any business in this State under an assumed corporate name or names, the corporation shall, for each assumed corporate name, pursuant to resolution by its board of directors, execute and file in duplicate in accordance with Section 1.10 of this Act, an application setting forth: (1) The true corporate name. (2) The state or country under the laws of which it is organized. (3) That it intends to transact business under an assumed corporate name. (4) The assumed corporate name which it proposes to use.
The following shall not constitute the use of an assumed corporate name under this Act: (1) the identification by a corporation of its business with a trademark or service mark of which it is the owner or licensed user; and (2) the use of a name of a division, not separately incorporated and not containing the word "corporation", "incorporated", or "limited" or an abbreviation of one of such words, provided the corporation also clearly discloses its corporate name.
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