Authority: Indiana Secretary of State, Business Services DivisionSource: iga.in.gov official record · retrieved Supporting excerptIndiana Secretary of State, Business Services Division
Paper filing fee — online amount not confirmed: FILING FEE: $30.00 per nameSource: forms.in.gov official record · retrieved Supporting excerptFor-Profit Corporations, Limited Liability Companies, Limited Partnerships, Limited Liability Partnerships: FILING FEE: $30.00 per name Nonprofit Corporations: FILING FEE: $26.00 per name
The state's official INBiz portal describes the Certificate of Assumed Business Name as the filing "used to record a name other than the legal entity name under which the entity is operating."
Businesses that file with the Secretary of State (corporations, nonprofit corporations, Limited Liability Companies (LLC), Limited Partnerships (LP), Limited Liability Partnerships (LLP), etc.) are required to file assumed name filing with the Secretary of State if the business entity is conducting business under a name that is different than what is on record with the Secretary of State. Businesses that file with the Secretary of State do not file assumed names at the county.
A filing entity may not include an entity indicator, such as "Inc.", "Corp.", "LLC", "LP", or "LLP" or a similar description in an assumed business name filing, that is inconsistent with the entity type for which the assumed business name is being filed.
This section does not apply to: (1) an individual doing business under a name, designation, or title that includes the true surname of the individual; (2) a person other an individual doing business under a name, designation, or title that includes some or all of the true surnames of the individuals comprising the person; or (3) a church, a lodge, or an association the business of which is conducted or transacted by trustees under a written instrument or declaration of trust that is recorded in the recorder's office of each county in which the business is conducted or transacted.
A filing entity may not include an entity indicator, such as "Inc.", "Corp.", "LLC", "LP", or "LLP" or a similar description in an assumed business name filing, that is inconsistent with the entity type for which the assumed business name is being filed.
Under Indiana Code 23-15-1-1, a Sole Proprietorship and General Partnership must file a Certificate of Assumed Business Name with the County Recorder in each County in which it has a place of business.
Under Indiana Code 23-15-1-1, a Sole Proprietorship and General Partnership must file a Certificate of Assumed Business Name with the County Recorder in each County in which it has a place of business. For more information on starting a business, please contact the Indiana Secretary of State’s Office.
an individual or a general partnership, other than a limited liability partnership, conducting or transacting business in Indiana under a name, designation, or title other than the real name of the individual or general partnership conducting or transacting the business shall file for record, in the office of the recorder of each county in which a place of business or an office of the individual or general partnership is situated, a certificate stating the assumed name or names to be used and the full name and address of the individual or general partnership engaged in or transacting business.
This section does not apply to: (1) an individual doing business under a name, designation, or title that includes the true surname of the individual; (2) a person other an individual doing business under a name, designation, or title that includes some or all of the true surnames of the individuals comprising the person; or (3) a church, a lodge, or an association the business of which is conducted or transacted by trustees under a written instrument or declaration of trust that is recorded in the recorder's office of each county in which the business is conducted or transacted.
Indiana splits the filing by legal entity type under Indiana Code 23-0.5-3-4.
Businesses that file with the Secretary of State (corporations, nonprofit corporations, Limited Liability Companies (LLC), Limited Partnerships (LP), Limited Liability Partnerships (LLP), etc.) are required to file assumed name filing with the Secretary of State if the business entity is conducting business under a name that is different than what is on record with the Secretary of State. Businesses that file with the Secretary of State do not file assumed names at the county.
A filing entity may not include an entity indicator, such as "Inc.", "Corp.", "LLC", "LP", or "LLP" or a similar description in an assumed business name filing, that is inconsistent with the entity type for which the assumed business name is being filed.
This section does not apply to: (1) an individual doing business under a name, designation, or title that includes the true surname of the individual; (2) a person other an individual doing business under a name, designation, or title that includes some or all of the true surnames of the individuals comprising the person; or (3) a church, a lodge, or an association the business of which is conducted or transacted by trustees under a written instrument or declaration of trust that is recorded in the recorder's office of each county in which the business is conducted or transacted.
A filing entity may not include an entity indicator, such as "Inc.", "Corp.", "LLC", "LP", or "LLP" or a similar description in an assumed business name filing, that is inconsistent with the entity type for which the assumed business name is being filed.
Under Indiana Code 23-15-1-1, a Sole Proprietorship and General Partnership must file a Certificate of Assumed Business Name with the County Recorder in each County in which it has a place of business.
Under Indiana Code 23-15-1-1, a Sole Proprietorship and General Partnership must file a Certificate of Assumed Business Name with the County Recorder in each County in which it has a place of business. For more information on starting a business, please contact the Indiana Secretary of State’s Office.
an individual or a general partnership, other than a limited liability partnership, conducting or transacting business in Indiana under a name, designation, or title other than the real name of the individual or general partnership conducting or transacting the business shall file for record, in the office of the recorder of each county in which a place of business or an office of the individual or general partnership is situated, a certificate stating the assumed name or names to be used and the full name and address of the individual or general partnership engaged in or transacting business.
This section does not apply to: (1) an individual doing business under a name, designation, or title that includes the true surname of the individual; (2) a person other an individual doing business under a name, designation, or title that includes some or all of the true surnames of the individuals comprising the person; or (3) a church, a lodge, or an association the business of which is conducted or transacted by trustees under a written instrument or declaration of trust that is recorded in the recorder's office of each county in which the business is conducted or transacted.
Filing entities — corporations, nonprofit corporations, limited liability companies, limited partnerships, and limited liability partnerships — that conduct business under a name different from the name shown in the entity's organic record must file the certificate with the Indiana Secretary of State, and the Secretary of State confirms that entities filing with the state do not also file assumed names at the county.
Businesses that file with the Secretary of State (corporations, nonprofit corporations, Limited Liability Companies (LLC), Limited Partnerships (LP), Limited Liability Partnerships (LLP), etc.) are required to file assumed name filing with the Secretary of State if the business entity is conducting business under a name that is different than what is on record with the Secretary of State. Businesses that file with the Secretary of State do not file assumed names at the county.
Indiana Secretary of State, Business Services Division
A filing entity may not include an entity indicator, such as "Inc.", "Corp.", "LLC", "LP", or "LLP" or a similar description in an assumed business name filing, that is inconsistent with the entity type for which the assumed business name is being filed.
County recorder of each county in which a place of business or office is situated
This section does not apply to: (1) an individual doing business under a name, designation, or title that includes the true surname of the individual; (2) a person other an individual doing business under a name, designation, or title that includes some or all of the true surnames of the individuals comprising the person; or (3) a church, a lodge, or an association the business of which is conducted or transacted by trustees under a written instrument or declaration of trust that is recorded in the recorder's office of each county in which the business is conducted or transacted.
Indiana Secretary of State, Business Services Division
A filing entity may not include an entity indicator, such as "Inc.", "Corp.", "LLC", "LP", or "LLP" or a similar description in an assumed business name filing, that is inconsistent with the entity type for which the assumed business name is being filed.
Under Indiana Code 23-15-1-1, a Sole Proprietorship and General Partnership must file a Certificate of Assumed Business Name with the County Recorder in each County in which it has a place of business.
Under Indiana Code 23-15-1-1, a Sole Proprietorship and General Partnership must file a Certificate of Assumed Business Name with the County Recorder in each County in which it has a place of business. For more information on starting a business, please contact the Indiana Secretary of State’s Office.
County recorder of each county in which a place of business or office is situated
an individual or a general partnership, other than a limited liability partnership, conducting or transacting business in Indiana under a name, designation, or title other than the real name of the individual or general partnership conducting or transacting the business shall file for record, in the office of the recorder of each county in which a place of business or an office of the individual or general partnership is situated, a certificate stating the assumed name or names to be used and the full name and address of the individual or general partnership engaged in or transacting business.
This section does not apply to: (1) an individual doing business under a name, designation, or title that includes the true surname of the individual; (2) a person other an individual doing business under a name, designation, or title that includes some or all of the true surnames of the individuals comprising the person; or (3) a church, a lodge, or an association the business of which is conducted or transacted by trustees under a written instrument or declaration of trust that is recorded in the recorder's office of each county in which the business is conducted or transacted.
Official destination title: Assumed Business Name / Morgan County, Indiana
Individuals and general partnerships (other than limited liability partnerships) instead file the certificate for record with the recorder of each county where a place of business or office is situated; some county recorder pages still cite the predecessor statute, Indiana Code 23-15-1-1, which was recodified.
Businesses that file with the Secretary of State (corporations, nonprofit corporations, Limited Liability Companies (LLC), Limited Partnerships (LP), Limited Liability Partnerships (LLP), etc.) are required to file assumed name filing with the Secretary of State if the business entity is conducting business under a name that is different than what is on record with the Secretary of State. Businesses that file with the Secretary of State do not file assumed names at the county.
Indiana Secretary of State, Business Services Division
A filing entity may not include an entity indicator, such as "Inc.", "Corp.", "LLC", "LP", or "LLP" or a similar description in an assumed business name filing, that is inconsistent with the entity type for which the assumed business name is being filed.
County recorder of each county in which a place of business or office is situated
This section does not apply to: (1) an individual doing business under a name, designation, or title that includes the true surname of the individual; (2) a person other an individual doing business under a name, designation, or title that includes some or all of the true surnames of the individuals comprising the person; or (3) a church, a lodge, or an association the business of which is conducted or transacted by trustees under a written instrument or declaration of trust that is recorded in the recorder's office of each county in which the business is conducted or transacted.
Indiana Secretary of State, Business Services Division
A filing entity may not include an entity indicator, such as "Inc.", "Corp.", "LLC", "LP", or "LLP" or a similar description in an assumed business name filing, that is inconsistent with the entity type for which the assumed business name is being filed.
Under Indiana Code 23-15-1-1, a Sole Proprietorship and General Partnership must file a Certificate of Assumed Business Name with the County Recorder in each County in which it has a place of business.
Under Indiana Code 23-15-1-1, a Sole Proprietorship and General Partnership must file a Certificate of Assumed Business Name with the County Recorder in each County in which it has a place of business. For more information on starting a business, please contact the Indiana Secretary of State’s Office.
County recorder of each county in which a place of business or office is situated
an individual or a general partnership, other than a limited liability partnership, conducting or transacting business in Indiana under a name, designation, or title other than the real name of the individual or general partnership conducting or transacting the business shall file for record, in the office of the recorder of each county in which a place of business or an office of the individual or general partnership is situated, a certificate stating the assumed name or names to be used and the full name and address of the individual or general partnership engaged in or transacting business.
This section does not apply to: (1) an individual doing business under a name, designation, or title that includes the true surname of the individual; (2) a person other an individual doing business under a name, designation, or title that includes some or all of the true surnames of the individuals comprising the person; or (3) a church, a lodge, or an association the business of which is conducted or transacted by trustees under a written instrument or declaration of trust that is recorded in the recorder's office of each county in which the business is conducted or transacted.
Official destination title: Assumed Business Name / Morgan County, Indiana
Search existing names
Before filing, check the authority’s own records for the name you plan to use. This guide links to the official search; it does not run, proxy, or store searches.
What the search covers: Find a distinguishable business name by using INBiz’s search tool to determine what's available.Source: inbiz.in.gov official record · retrieved Supporting excerptFind a distinguishable business name by using INBiz’s search tool to determine what's available.
Rules by legal entity type
Jump to the entity that already exists. Each section keeps its own authority, fee, exceptions, and official evidence.
Required: Yes, when the documented conditions apply.Source: faqs.in.gov official record · retrieved Supporting excerptBusinesses that file with the Secretary of State (corporations, nonprofit corporations, Limited Liability Companies (LLC), Limited Partnerships (LP), Limited Liability Partnerships (LLP), etc.) are required to file assumed name filing with the Secretary of State if the business entity is conducting business under a name that is different than what is on record with the Secretary of State. Businesses that file with the Secretary of State do not file assumed names at the county.
Authority: Indiana Secretary of State, Business Services DivisionSource: iga.in.gov official record · retrieved Supporting excerptIndiana Secretary of State, Business Services Division
When this route applies: Businesses that file with the Secretary of State (corporations, nonprofit corporations, Limited Liability Companies (LLC), Limited Partnerships (LP), Limited Liability Partnerships (LLP), etc.) are required to file assumed name filing with the Secretary of State if the business entity is conducting business under a name that is different than what is on record with the Secretary of State. Businesses that file with the Secretary of State do not file assumed names at the county.Source: faqs.in.gov official record · retrieved Supporting excerptBusinesses that file with the Secretary of State (corporations, nonprofit corporations, Limited Liability Companies (LLC), Limited Partnerships (LP), Limited Liability Partnerships (LLP), etc.) are required to file assumed name filing with the Secretary of State if the business entity is conducting business under a name that is different than what is on record with the Secretary of State. Businesses that file with the Secretary of State do not file assumed names at the county.
Official form: CERTIFICATION OF ASSUMED BUSINESS NAME (ALL ENTITIES) State Form 30353Source: forms.in.gov official record · retrieved Supporting excerptCERTIFICATION OF ASSUMED BUSINESS NAME (ALL ENTITIES) State Form 30353 (R20 / 01-26)
Form destination: https://forms.in.gov/Download.aspx?id=16986Source: forms.in.gov official record · retrieved Supporting excerptOfficial destination returned 200 for the cited document URL.
Online filing link: https://inbiz.in.gov/BOS/Home/IndexSource: inbiz.in.gov official record · retrieved Supporting excerptOfficial destination title: INBiz - Indiana's One Stop Source for Your Business
Paper filing fee — online amount not confirmed: FILING FEE: $30.00 per nameSource: forms.in.gov official record · retrieved Supporting excerptFor-Profit Corporations, Limited Liability Companies, Limited Partnerships, Limited Liability Partnerships: FILING FEE: $30.00 per name Nonprofit Corporations: FILING FEE: $26.00 per name
Effective duration: Not confirmed in this guide.
Renewal: Not confirmed in this guide.
Changes or amendments: Not confirmed in this guide.
Abandonment or cancellation: may file a notice of discontinuance of use of assumed business name or names with the secretary of state; There is no fee for filing a cancellation of assumed business name.Source: iga.in.gov official record · retrieved Supporting excerptmay file a notice of discontinuance of use of assumed business name or names with the secretary of state; There is no fee for filing a cancellation of assumed business name.
Important exclusions: A filing entity may not include an entity indicator, such as "Inc.", "Corp.", "LLC", "LP", or "LLP" or a similar description in an assumed business name filing, that is inconsistent with the entity type for which the assumed business name is being filed.Source: iga.in.gov official record · retrieved Supporting excerptA filing entity may not include an entity indicator, such as "Inc.", "Corp.", "LLC", "LP", or "LLP" or a similar description in an assumed business name filing, that is inconsistent with the entity type for which the assumed business name is being filed.
Mail filing: Submit original completed paperwork and payment to: 302 West Washington Street, Room E-018, Indianapolis, IN 46204.Source: forms.in.gov official record · retrieved Supporting excerptSubmit original completed paperwork and payment to: 302 West Washington Street, Room E-018, Indianapolis, IN 46204.
In-person filing: Not confirmed in this guide.
Corporation
Required: Yes, when the documented conditions apply.Source: faqs.in.gov official record · retrieved Supporting excerptBusinesses that file with the Secretary of State (corporations, nonprofit corporations, Limited Liability Companies (LLC), Limited Partnerships (LP), Limited Liability Partnerships (LLP), etc.) are required to file assumed name filing with the Secretary of State if the business entity is conducting business under a name that is different than what is on record with the Secretary of State. Businesses that file with the Secretary of State do not file assumed names at the county.
Authority: Indiana Secretary of State, Business Services DivisionSource: faqs.in.gov official record · retrieved Supporting excerptIndiana Secretary of State, Business Services Division
When this route applies: Businesses that file with the Secretary of State (corporations, nonprofit corporations, Limited Liability Companies (LLC), Limited Partnerships (LP), Limited Liability Partnerships (LLP), etc.) are required to file assumed name filing with the Secretary of State if the business entity is conducting business under a name that is different than what is on record with the Secretary of State. Businesses that file with the Secretary of State do not file assumed names at the county.Source: faqs.in.gov official record · retrieved Supporting excerptBusinesses that file with the Secretary of State (corporations, nonprofit corporations, Limited Liability Companies (LLC), Limited Partnerships (LP), Limited Liability Partnerships (LLP), etc.) are required to file assumed name filing with the Secretary of State if the business entity is conducting business under a name that is different than what is on record with the Secretary of State. Businesses that file with the Secretary of State do not file assumed names at the county.
Official form: CERTIFICATION OF ASSUMED BUSINESS NAME (ALL ENTITIES) State Form 30353Source: forms.in.gov official record · retrieved Supporting excerptCERTIFICATION OF ASSUMED BUSINESS NAME (ALL ENTITIES) State Form 30353 (R20 / 01-26)
Form destination: https://forms.in.gov/Download.aspx?id=16986Source: forms.in.gov official record · retrieved Supporting excerptOfficial destination returned 200 for the cited document URL.
Online filing link: https://inbiz.in.gov/BOS/Home/IndexSource: inbiz.in.gov official record · retrieved Supporting excerptOfficial destination title: INBiz - Indiana's One Stop Source for Your Business
Paper filing fee — online amount not confirmed: FILING FEE: $30.00 per nameSource: forms.in.gov official record · retrieved Supporting excerptFor-Profit Corporations, Limited Liability Companies, Limited Partnerships, Limited Liability Partnerships: FILING FEE: $30.00 per name Nonprofit Corporations: FILING FEE: $26.00 per name
Effective duration: Not confirmed in this guide.
Renewal: Not confirmed in this guide.
Changes or amendments: Not confirmed in this guide.
Abandonment or cancellation: may file a notice of discontinuance of use of assumed business name or names with the secretary of state; There is no fee for filing a cancellation of assumed business name.Source: faqs.in.gov official record · retrieved Supporting excerptmay file a notice of discontinuance of use of assumed business name or names with the secretary of state; There is no fee for filing a cancellation of assumed business name.
Important exclusions: A filing entity may not include an entity indicator, such as "Inc.", "Corp.", "LLC", "LP", or "LLP" or a similar description in an assumed business name filing, that is inconsistent with the entity type for which the assumed business name is being filed.Source: faqs.in.gov official record · retrieved Supporting excerptA filing entity may not include an entity indicator, such as "Inc.", "Corp.", "LLC", "LP", or "LLP" or a similar description in an assumed business name filing, that is inconsistent with the entity type for which the assumed business name is being filed.
Mail filing: Submit original completed paperwork and payment to: 302 West Washington Street, Room E-018, Indianapolis, IN 46204.Source: forms.in.gov official record · retrieved Supporting excerptSubmit original completed paperwork and payment to: 302 West Washington Street, Room E-018, Indianapolis, IN 46204.
In-person filing: Not confirmed in this guide.
Sole proprietor
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: morgancounty.in.gov official record · retrieved Supporting excerptUnder Indiana Code 23-15-1-1, a Sole Proprietorship and General Partnership must file a Certificate of Assumed Business Name with the County Recorder in each County in which it has a place of business.
Authority: County recorder of each county in which a place of business or office is situatedSource: iga.in.gov official record · retrieved Supporting excerptCounty recorder of each county in which a place of business or office is situated
When this route applies: an individual or a general partnership, other than a limited liability partnership, conducting or transacting business in Indiana under a name, designation, or title other than the real name of the individual or general partnership conducting or transacting the business shall file for record, in the office of the recorder of each county in which a place of business or an office of the individual or general partnership is situated, a certificate stating the assumed name or names to be used and the full name and address of the individual or general partnership engaged in or transacting business.Source: iga.in.gov official record · retrieved Supporting excerptan individual or a general partnership, other than a limited liability partnership, conducting or transacting business in Indiana under a name, designation, or title other than the real name of the individual or general partnership conducting or transacting the business shall file for record, in the office of the recorder of each county in which a place of business or an office of the individual or general partnership is situated, a certificate stating the assumed name or names to be used and the full name and address of the individual or general partnership engaged in or transacting business.
Local filing reference — Official form: Not confirmed in this guide.
Local filing reference — Form destination: Not confirmed in this guide.
Local filing reference — Online filing link: Not confirmed in this guide.
Local filing reference — Official fee: Twenty-five dollars ($25) for recording any deed or other instrument, other than a mortgageSource: iga.in.gov official record · retrieved Supporting excerptTwenty-five dollars ($25) for recording any deed or other instrument, other than a mortgage
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: Not confirmed in this guide.
Local filing reference — Abandonment or cancellation: Before the dissolution of any business for which a certificate is on file with the recorder, the person or general partnership to which the certificate appertains shall file a notice of dissolution for record in the recorder's office; an individual or general partnership may also file a notice of discontinuance of use of assumed business name or names with the recorder's office in which the certificate was filed or transferred.Source: iga.in.gov official record · retrieved Supporting excerptBefore the dissolution of any business for which a certificate is on file with the recorder, the person or general partnership to which the certificate appertains shall file a notice of dissolution for record in the recorder's office; an individual or general partnership may also file a notice of discontinuance of use of assumed business name or names with the recorder's office in which the certificate was filed or transferred.
Local filing reference — Important exclusions: This section does not apply to: (1) an individual doing business under a name, designation, or title that includes the true surname of the individual; (2) a person other an individual doing business under a name, designation, or title that includes some or all of the true surnames of the individuals comprising the person; or (3) a church, a lodge, or an association the business of which is conducted or transacted by trustees under a written instrument or declaration of trust that is recorded in the recorder's office of each county in which the business is conducted or transacted.Source: iga.in.gov official record · retrieved Supporting excerptThis section does not apply to: (1) an individual doing business under a name, designation, or title that includes the true surname of the individual; (2) a person other an individual doing business under a name, designation, or title that includes some or all of the true surnames of the individuals comprising the person; or (3) a church, a lodge, or an association the business of which is conducted or transacted by trustees under a written instrument or declaration of trust that is recorded in the recorder's office of each county in which the business is conducted or transacted.
Local filing reference — Mail filing: Not confirmed in this guide.
Local filing reference — In-person filing: Not confirmed in this guide.
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: morgancounty.in.gov official record · retrieved Supporting excerptUnder Indiana Code 23-15-1-1, a Sole Proprietorship and General Partnership must file a Certificate of Assumed Business Name with the County Recorder in each County in which it has a place of business.
Authority: County recorder of each county in which a place of business or office is situatedSource: iga.in.gov official record · retrieved Supporting excerptCounty recorder of each county in which a place of business or office is situated
When this route applies: Under Indiana Code 23-15-1-1, a Sole Proprietorship and General Partnership must file a Certificate of Assumed Business Name with the County Recorder in each County in which it has a place of business.Source: morgancounty.in.gov official record · retrieved Supporting excerptUnder Indiana Code 23-15-1-1, a Sole Proprietorship and General Partnership must file a Certificate of Assumed Business Name with the County Recorder in each County in which it has a place of business. For more information on starting a business, please contact the Indiana Secretary of State’s Office.
Local filing reference — Official form: Not confirmed in this guide.
Local filing reference — Form destination: Not confirmed in this guide.
Local filing reference — Online filing link: Not confirmed in this guide.
Local filing reference — Official fee: Twenty-five dollars ($25) for recording any deed or other instrument, other than a mortgageSource: iga.in.gov official record · retrieved Supporting excerptTwenty-five dollars ($25) for recording any deed or other instrument, other than a mortgage
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: Not confirmed in this guide.
Local filing reference — Abandonment or cancellation: Before the dissolution of any business for which a certificate is on file with the recorder, the person or general partnership to which the certificate appertains shall file a notice of dissolution for record in the recorder's office; an individual or general partnership may also file a notice of discontinuance of use of assumed business name or names with the recorder's office in which the certificate was filed or transferred.Source: iga.in.gov official record · retrieved Supporting excerptBefore the dissolution of any business for which a certificate is on file with the recorder, the person or general partnership to which the certificate appertains shall file a notice of dissolution for record in the recorder's office; an individual or general partnership may also file a notice of discontinuance of use of assumed business name or names with the recorder's office in which the certificate was filed or transferred.
Local filing reference — Important exclusions: This section does not apply to: (1) an individual doing business under a name, designation, or title that includes the true surname of the individual; (2) a person other an individual doing business under a name, designation, or title that includes some or all of the true surnames of the individuals comprising the person; or (3) a church, a lodge, or an association the business of which is conducted or transacted by trustees under a written instrument or declaration of trust that is recorded in the recorder's office of each county in which the business is conducted or transacted.Source: iga.in.gov official record · retrieved Supporting excerptThis section does not apply to: (1) an individual doing business under a name, designation, or title that includes the true surname of the individual; (2) a person other an individual doing business under a name, designation, or title that includes some or all of the true surnames of the individuals comprising the person; or (3) a church, a lodge, or an association the business of which is conducted or transacted by trustees under a written instrument or declaration of trust that is recorded in the recorder's office of each county in which the business is conducted or transacted.
Local filing reference — Mail filing: Not confirmed in this guide.
Local filing reference — In-person filing: Not confirmed in this guide.
How to file through the authority
Filing entities file with the Indiana Secretary of State, either online or on paper.
Businesses that file with the Secretary of State (corporations, nonprofit corporations, Limited Liability Companies (LLC), Limited Partnerships (LP), Limited Liability Partnerships (LLP), etc.) are required to file assumed name filing with the Secretary of State if the business entity is conducting business under a name that is different than what is on record with the Secretary of State. Businesses that file with the Secretary of State do not file assumed names at the county.
Indiana Secretary of State, Business Services Division
A filing entity may not include an entity indicator, such as "Inc.", "Corp.", "LLC", "LP", or "LLP" or a similar description in an assumed business name filing, that is inconsistent with the entity type for which the assumed business name is being filed.
County recorder of each county in which a place of business or office is situated
This section does not apply to: (1) an individual doing business under a name, designation, or title that includes the true surname of the individual; (2) a person other an individual doing business under a name, designation, or title that includes some or all of the true surnames of the individuals comprising the person; or (3) a church, a lodge, or an association the business of which is conducted or transacted by trustees under a written instrument or declaration of trust that is recorded in the recorder's office of each county in which the business is conducted or transacted.
Indiana Secretary of State, Business Services Division
A filing entity may not include an entity indicator, such as "Inc.", "Corp.", "LLC", "LP", or "LLP" or a similar description in an assumed business name filing, that is inconsistent with the entity type for which the assumed business name is being filed.
Under Indiana Code 23-15-1-1, a Sole Proprietorship and General Partnership must file a Certificate of Assumed Business Name with the County Recorder in each County in which it has a place of business.
Under Indiana Code 23-15-1-1, a Sole Proprietorship and General Partnership must file a Certificate of Assumed Business Name with the County Recorder in each County in which it has a place of business. For more information on starting a business, please contact the Indiana Secretary of State’s Office.
County recorder of each county in which a place of business or office is situated
an individual or a general partnership, other than a limited liability partnership, conducting or transacting business in Indiana under a name, designation, or title other than the real name of the individual or general partnership conducting or transacting the business shall file for record, in the office of the recorder of each county in which a place of business or an office of the individual or general partnership is situated, a certificate stating the assumed name or names to be used and the full name and address of the individual or general partnership engaged in or transacting business.
This section does not apply to: (1) an individual doing business under a name, designation, or title that includes the true surname of the individual; (2) a person other an individual doing business under a name, designation, or title that includes some or all of the true surnames of the individuals comprising the person; or (3) a church, a lodge, or an association the business of which is conducted or transacted by trustees under a written instrument or declaration of trust that is recorded in the recorder's office of each county in which the business is conducted or transacted.
Official destination title: Assumed Business Name / Morgan County, Indiana
Online, the Secretary of State directs filers to log into an INBiz account, click Online Services, and under the Secretary of State section choose Assumed Name Filing, then follow the prompts.
Official destination title: Assumed Business Name / Morgan County, Indiana
On paper, the form is the Certification of Assumed Business Name (All Entities), State Form 30353, whose instructions direct filers to make a check or money order payable to the Secretary of State and submit the original completed paperwork and payment to 302 West Washington Street, Room E-018, Indianapolis, IN 46204.
Businesses that file with the Secretary of State (corporations, nonprofit corporations, Limited Liability Companies (LLC), Limited Partnerships (LP), Limited Liability Partnerships (LLP), etc.) are required to file assumed name filing with the Secretary of State if the business entity is conducting business under a name that is different than what is on record with the Secretary of State. Businesses that file with the Secretary of State do not file assumed names at the county.
Indiana Secretary of State, Business Services Division
A filing entity may not include an entity indicator, such as "Inc.", "Corp.", "LLC", "LP", or "LLP" or a similar description in an assumed business name filing, that is inconsistent with the entity type for which the assumed business name is being filed.
County recorder of each county in which a place of business or office is situated
Twenty-five dollars ($25) for recording any deed or other instrument, other than a mortgage
This section does not apply to: (1) an individual doing business under a name, designation, or title that includes the true surname of the individual; (2) a person other an individual doing business under a name, designation, or title that includes some or all of the true surnames of the individuals comprising the person; or (3) a church, a lodge, or an association the business of which is conducted or transacted by trustees under a written instrument or declaration of trust that is recorded in the recorder's office of each county in which the business is conducted or transacted.
Indiana Secretary of State, Business Services Division
A filing entity may not include an entity indicator, such as "Inc.", "Corp.", "LLC", "LP", or "LLP" or a similar description in an assumed business name filing, that is inconsistent with the entity type for which the assumed business name is being filed.
Under Indiana Code 23-15-1-1, a Sole Proprietorship and General Partnership must file a Certificate of Assumed Business Name with the County Recorder in each County in which it has a place of business.
Under Indiana Code 23-15-1-1, a Sole Proprietorship and General Partnership must file a Certificate of Assumed Business Name with the County Recorder in each County in which it has a place of business. For more information on starting a business, please contact the Indiana Secretary of State’s Office.
County recorder of each county in which a place of business or office is situated
Twenty-five dollars ($25) for recording any deed or other instrument, other than a mortgage
an individual or a general partnership, other than a limited liability partnership, conducting or transacting business in Indiana under a name, designation, or title other than the real name of the individual or general partnership conducting or transacting the business shall file for record, in the office of the recorder of each county in which a place of business or an office of the individual or general partnership is situated, a certificate stating the assumed name or names to be used and the full name and address of the individual or general partnership engaged in or transacting business.
This section does not apply to: (1) an individual doing business under a name, designation, or title that includes the true surname of the individual; (2) a person other an individual doing business under a name, designation, or title that includes some or all of the true surnames of the individuals comprising the person; or (3) a church, a lodge, or an association the business of which is conducted or transacted by trustees under a written instrument or declaration of trust that is recorded in the recorder's office of each county in which the business is conducted or transacted.
CERTIFICATION OF ASSUMED BUSINESS NAME (ALL ENTITIES) State Form 30353 (R20 / 01-26)
Official destination returned 200 for the cited document URL.
The reviewed paper State Form 30353 lists $30 per assumed name for for-profit corporations, LLCs, limited partnerships and limited liability partnerships, and $26 for nonprofit corporations. This is a paper-form fee; the guide does not confirm an online amount from this source.
For-Profit Corporations, Limited Liability Companies, Limited Partnerships, Limited Liability Partnerships: FILING FEE: $30.00 per name Nonprofit Corporations: FILING FEE: $26.00 per name
Sole proprietors and general partnerships record a Certificate of Assumed Business Name with the county recorder in each county where the business has a place of business; the recorder charges the standard recording fee in accordance with Indiana Code 36-2-7-10.
Businesses that file with the Secretary of State (corporations, nonprofit corporations, Limited Liability Companies (LLC), Limited Partnerships (LP), Limited Liability Partnerships (LLP), etc.) are required to file assumed name filing with the Secretary of State if the business entity is conducting business under a name that is different than what is on record with the Secretary of State. Businesses that file with the Secretary of State do not file assumed names at the county.
A filing entity may not include an entity indicator, such as "Inc.", "Corp.", "LLC", "LP", or "LLP" or a similar description in an assumed business name filing, that is inconsistent with the entity type for which the assumed business name is being filed.
Twenty-five dollars ($25) for recording any deed or other instrument, other than a mortgage
This section does not apply to: (1) an individual doing business under a name, designation, or title that includes the true surname of the individual; (2) a person other an individual doing business under a name, designation, or title that includes some or all of the true surnames of the individuals comprising the person; or (3) a church, a lodge, or an association the business of which is conducted or transacted by trustees under a written instrument or declaration of trust that is recorded in the recorder's office of each county in which the business is conducted or transacted.
A filing entity may not include an entity indicator, such as "Inc.", "Corp.", "LLC", "LP", or "LLP" or a similar description in an assumed business name filing, that is inconsistent with the entity type for which the assumed business name is being filed.
Under Indiana Code 23-15-1-1, a Sole Proprietorship and General Partnership must file a Certificate of Assumed Business Name with the County Recorder in each County in which it has a place of business.
Under Indiana Code 23-15-1-1, a Sole Proprietorship and General Partnership must file a Certificate of Assumed Business Name with the County Recorder in each County in which it has a place of business. For more information on starting a business, please contact the Indiana Secretary of State’s Office.
Twenty-five dollars ($25) for recording any deed or other instrument, other than a mortgage
an individual or a general partnership, other than a limited liability partnership, conducting or transacting business in Indiana under a name, designation, or title other than the real name of the individual or general partnership conducting or transacting the business shall file for record, in the office of the recorder of each county in which a place of business or an office of the individual or general partnership is situated, a certificate stating the assumed name or names to be used and the full name and address of the individual or general partnership engaged in or transacting business.
This section does not apply to: (1) an individual doing business under a name, designation, or title that includes the true surname of the individual; (2) a person other an individual doing business under a name, designation, or title that includes some or all of the true surnames of the individuals comprising the person; or (3) a church, a lodge, or an association the business of which is conducted or transacted by trustees under a written instrument or declaration of trust that is recorded in the recorder's office of each county in which the business is conducted or transacted.
Renewal, amendment, and abandonment
The consulted official sources — Indiana Code 23-0.5-3-4, the Secretary of State's assumed business name FAQs, and the State Form 30353 instructions — do not state an expiration date or renewal procedure for an Indiana assumed business name filing, so no duration or renewal term can be reported from those sources.
Official destination title: Assumed Business Name / Morgan County, Indiana
To end a filing, the statute allows an individual, general partnership, corporation, limited partnership, limited liability company, or limited liability partnership that has filed a certificate of assumed business name to file a notice of discontinuance of use with the Secretary of State or with the recorder's office where the certificate was filed or transferred.
Businesses that file with the Secretary of State (corporations, nonprofit corporations, Limited Liability Companies (LLC), Limited Partnerships (LP), Limited Liability Partnerships (LLP), etc.) are required to file assumed name filing with the Secretary of State if the business entity is conducting business under a name that is different than what is on record with the Secretary of State. Businesses that file with the Secretary of State do not file assumed names at the county.
Indiana Secretary of State, Business Services Division
may file a notice of discontinuance of use of assumed business name or names with the secretary of state; There is no fee for filing a cancellation of assumed business name.
A filing entity may not include an entity indicator, such as "Inc.", "Corp.", "LLC", "LP", or "LLP" or a similar description in an assumed business name filing, that is inconsistent with the entity type for which the assumed business name is being filed.
County recorder of each county in which a place of business or office is situated
Before the dissolution of any business for which a certificate is on file with the recorder, the person or general partnership to which the certificate appertains shall file a notice of dissolution for record in the recorder's office; an individual or general partnership may also file a notice of discontinuance of use of assumed business name or names with the recorder's office in which the certificate was filed or transferred.
This section does not apply to: (1) an individual doing business under a name, designation, or title that includes the true surname of the individual; (2) a person other an individual doing business under a name, designation, or title that includes some or all of the true surnames of the individuals comprising the person; or (3) a church, a lodge, or an association the business of which is conducted or transacted by trustees under a written instrument or declaration of trust that is recorded in the recorder's office of each county in which the business is conducted or transacted.
Indiana Secretary of State, Business Services Division
may file a notice of discontinuance of use of assumed business name or names with the secretary of state; There is no fee for filing a cancellation of assumed business name.
A filing entity may not include an entity indicator, such as "Inc.", "Corp.", "LLC", "LP", or "LLP" or a similar description in an assumed business name filing, that is inconsistent with the entity type for which the assumed business name is being filed.
Under Indiana Code 23-15-1-1, a Sole Proprietorship and General Partnership must file a Certificate of Assumed Business Name with the County Recorder in each County in which it has a place of business.
Under Indiana Code 23-15-1-1, a Sole Proprietorship and General Partnership must file a Certificate of Assumed Business Name with the County Recorder in each County in which it has a place of business. For more information on starting a business, please contact the Indiana Secretary of State’s Office.
County recorder of each county in which a place of business or office is situated
Before the dissolution of any business for which a certificate is on file with the recorder, the person or general partnership to which the certificate appertains shall file a notice of dissolution for record in the recorder's office; an individual or general partnership may also file a notice of discontinuance of use of assumed business name or names with the recorder's office in which the certificate was filed or transferred.
an individual or a general partnership, other than a limited liability partnership, conducting or transacting business in Indiana under a name, designation, or title other than the real name of the individual or general partnership conducting or transacting the business shall file for record, in the office of the recorder of each county in which a place of business or an office of the individual or general partnership is situated, a certificate stating the assumed name or names to be used and the full name and address of the individual or general partnership engaged in or transacting business.
This section does not apply to: (1) an individual doing business under a name, designation, or title that includes the true surname of the individual; (2) a person other an individual doing business under a name, designation, or title that includes some or all of the true surnames of the individuals comprising the person; or (3) a church, a lodge, or an association the business of which is conducted or transacted by trustees under a written instrument or declaration of trust that is recorded in the recorder's office of each county in which the business is conducted or transacted.
Official destination title: Assumed Business Name / Morgan County, Indiana
Under Indiana Code 23-0.5-9-41, there is no fee for filing a cancellation of an assumed business name with the Secretary of State, and the state publishes a paper Cancellation of Assumed Business Name (All Entities), State Form 55339, submitted to the same Indianapolis address, with a separate form for each name to be cancelled.
Businesses that file with the Secretary of State (corporations, nonprofit corporations, Limited Liability Companies (LLC), Limited Partnerships (LP), Limited Liability Partnerships (LLP), etc.) are required to file assumed name filing with the Secretary of State if the business entity is conducting business under a name that is different than what is on record with the Secretary of State. Businesses that file with the Secretary of State do not file assumed names at the county.
Indiana Secretary of State, Business Services Division
may file a notice of discontinuance of use of assumed business name or names with the secretary of state; There is no fee for filing a cancellation of assumed business name.
A filing entity may not include an entity indicator, such as "Inc.", "Corp.", "LLC", "LP", or "LLP" or a similar description in an assumed business name filing, that is inconsistent with the entity type for which the assumed business name is being filed.
County recorder of each county in which a place of business or office is situated
Twenty-five dollars ($25) for recording any deed or other instrument, other than a mortgage
Before the dissolution of any business for which a certificate is on file with the recorder, the person or general partnership to which the certificate appertains shall file a notice of dissolution for record in the recorder's office; an individual or general partnership may also file a notice of discontinuance of use of assumed business name or names with the recorder's office in which the certificate was filed or transferred.
This section does not apply to: (1) an individual doing business under a name, designation, or title that includes the true surname of the individual; (2) a person other an individual doing business under a name, designation, or title that includes some or all of the true surnames of the individuals comprising the person; or (3) a church, a lodge, or an association the business of which is conducted or transacted by trustees under a written instrument or declaration of trust that is recorded in the recorder's office of each county in which the business is conducted or transacted.
Indiana Secretary of State, Business Services Division
may file a notice of discontinuance of use of assumed business name or names with the secretary of state; There is no fee for filing a cancellation of assumed business name.
A filing entity may not include an entity indicator, such as "Inc.", "Corp.", "LLC", "LP", or "LLP" or a similar description in an assumed business name filing, that is inconsistent with the entity type for which the assumed business name is being filed.
Under Indiana Code 23-15-1-1, a Sole Proprietorship and General Partnership must file a Certificate of Assumed Business Name with the County Recorder in each County in which it has a place of business.
Under Indiana Code 23-15-1-1, a Sole Proprietorship and General Partnership must file a Certificate of Assumed Business Name with the County Recorder in each County in which it has a place of business. For more information on starting a business, please contact the Indiana Secretary of State’s Office.
County recorder of each county in which a place of business or office is situated
Twenty-five dollars ($25) for recording any deed or other instrument, other than a mortgage
Before the dissolution of any business for which a certificate is on file with the recorder, the person or general partnership to which the certificate appertains shall file a notice of dissolution for record in the recorder's office; an individual or general partnership may also file a notice of discontinuance of use of assumed business name or names with the recorder's office in which the certificate was filed or transferred.
an individual or a general partnership, other than a limited liability partnership, conducting or transacting business in Indiana under a name, designation, or title other than the real name of the individual or general partnership conducting or transacting the business shall file for record, in the office of the recorder of each county in which a place of business or an office of the individual or general partnership is situated, a certificate stating the assumed name or names to be used and the full name and address of the individual or general partnership engaged in or transacting business.
This section does not apply to: (1) an individual doing business under a name, designation, or title that includes the true surname of the individual; (2) a person other an individual doing business under a name, designation, or title that includes some or all of the true surnames of the individuals comprising the person; or (3) a church, a lodge, or an association the business of which is conducted or transacted by trustees under a written instrument or declaration of trust that is recorded in the recorder's office of each county in which the business is conducted or transacted.
Official destination title: Assumed Business Name / Morgan County, Indiana
For county-level certificates, the statute separately requires that before dissolving a business with a certificate on file, the person or general partnership file a notice of dissolution for record in the recorder's office.
Businesses that file with the Secretary of State (corporations, nonprofit corporations, Limited Liability Companies (LLC), Limited Partnerships (LP), Limited Liability Partnerships (LLP), etc.) are required to file assumed name filing with the Secretary of State if the business entity is conducting business under a name that is different than what is on record with the Secretary of State. Businesses that file with the Secretary of State do not file assumed names at the county.
Indiana Secretary of State, Business Services Division
A filing entity may not include an entity indicator, such as "Inc.", "Corp.", "LLC", "LP", or "LLP" or a similar description in an assumed business name filing, that is inconsistent with the entity type for which the assumed business name is being filed.
County recorder of each county in which a place of business or office is situated
This section does not apply to: (1) an individual doing business under a name, designation, or title that includes the true surname of the individual; (2) a person other an individual doing business under a name, designation, or title that includes some or all of the true surnames of the individuals comprising the person; or (3) a church, a lodge, or an association the business of which is conducted or transacted by trustees under a written instrument or declaration of trust that is recorded in the recorder's office of each county in which the business is conducted or transacted.
Indiana Secretary of State, Business Services Division
A filing entity may not include an entity indicator, such as "Inc.", "Corp.", "LLC", "LP", or "LLP" or a similar description in an assumed business name filing, that is inconsistent with the entity type for which the assumed business name is being filed.
Under Indiana Code 23-15-1-1, a Sole Proprietorship and General Partnership must file a Certificate of Assumed Business Name with the County Recorder in each County in which it has a place of business.
Under Indiana Code 23-15-1-1, a Sole Proprietorship and General Partnership must file a Certificate of Assumed Business Name with the County Recorder in each County in which it has a place of business. For more information on starting a business, please contact the Indiana Secretary of State’s Office.
County recorder of each county in which a place of business or office is situated
an individual or a general partnership, other than a limited liability partnership, conducting or transacting business in Indiana under a name, designation, or title other than the real name of the individual or general partnership conducting or transacting the business shall file for record, in the office of the recorder of each county in which a place of business or an office of the individual or general partnership is situated, a certificate stating the assumed name or names to be used and the full name and address of the individual or general partnership engaged in or transacting business.
This section does not apply to: (1) an individual doing business under a name, designation, or title that includes the true surname of the individual; (2) a person other an individual doing business under a name, designation, or title that includes some or all of the true surnames of the individuals comprising the person; or (3) a church, a lodge, or an association the business of which is conducted or transacted by trustees under a written instrument or declaration of trust that is recorded in the recorder's office of each county in which the business is conducted or transacted.
CERTIFICATION OF ASSUMED BUSINESS NAME (ALL ENTITIES) State Form 30353 (R20 / 01-26)
Official destination returned 200 for the cited document URL.
Publication and notice
Publication could not be confirmed for all covered entity types. No requirement or exemption is asserted.
Next steps: self-file first
If your business is an LLC, corporation, nonprofit corporation, limited partnership, or limited liability partnership, create or log into an INBiz account at inbiz.in.gov and choose Assumed Name Filing under the Secretary of State's Online Services, or download State Form 30353 from the official state forms catalog and mail it with payment to the Business Services Division in Indianapolis.
Businesses that file with the Secretary of State (corporations, nonprofit corporations, Limited Liability Companies (LLC), Limited Partnerships (LP), Limited Liability Partnerships (LLP), etc.) are required to file assumed name filing with the Secretary of State if the business entity is conducting business under a name that is different than what is on record with the Secretary of State. Businesses that file with the Secretary of State do not file assumed names at the county.
Indiana Secretary of State, Business Services Division
A filing entity may not include an entity indicator, such as "Inc.", "Corp.", "LLC", "LP", or "LLP" or a similar description in an assumed business name filing, that is inconsistent with the entity type for which the assumed business name is being filed.
County recorder of each county in which a place of business or office is situated
Twenty-five dollars ($25) for recording any deed or other instrument, other than a mortgage
This section does not apply to: (1) an individual doing business under a name, designation, or title that includes the true surname of the individual; (2) a person other an individual doing business under a name, designation, or title that includes some or all of the true surnames of the individuals comprising the person; or (3) a church, a lodge, or an association the business of which is conducted or transacted by trustees under a written instrument or declaration of trust that is recorded in the recorder's office of each county in which the business is conducted or transacted.
Indiana Secretary of State, Business Services Division
A filing entity may not include an entity indicator, such as "Inc.", "Corp.", "LLC", "LP", or "LLP" or a similar description in an assumed business name filing, that is inconsistent with the entity type for which the assumed business name is being filed.
Under Indiana Code 23-15-1-1, a Sole Proprietorship and General Partnership must file a Certificate of Assumed Business Name with the County Recorder in each County in which it has a place of business.
Under Indiana Code 23-15-1-1, a Sole Proprietorship and General Partnership must file a Certificate of Assumed Business Name with the County Recorder in each County in which it has a place of business. For more information on starting a business, please contact the Indiana Secretary of State’s Office.
County recorder of each county in which a place of business or office is situated
Twenty-five dollars ($25) for recording any deed or other instrument, other than a mortgage
an individual or a general partnership, other than a limited liability partnership, conducting or transacting business in Indiana under a name, designation, or title other than the real name of the individual or general partnership conducting or transacting the business shall file for record, in the office of the recorder of each county in which a place of business or an office of the individual or general partnership is situated, a certificate stating the assumed name or names to be used and the full name and address of the individual or general partnership engaged in or transacting business.
This section does not apply to: (1) an individual doing business under a name, designation, or title that includes the true surname of the individual; (2) a person other an individual doing business under a name, designation, or title that includes some or all of the true surnames of the individuals comprising the person; or (3) a church, a lodge, or an association the business of which is conducted or transacted by trustees under a written instrument or declaration of trust that is recorded in the recorder's office of each county in which the business is conducted or transacted.
Official destination title: Assumed Business Name / Morgan County, Indiana
If you operate as a sole proprietor or general partnership, contact the county recorder in each county where your business has a place of business or office and ask for the Certificate of Assumed Business Name recording process and current recording fee.
Businesses that file with the Secretary of State (corporations, nonprofit corporations, Limited Liability Companies (LLC), Limited Partnerships (LP), Limited Liability Partnerships (LLP), etc.) are required to file assumed name filing with the Secretary of State if the business entity is conducting business under a name that is different than what is on record with the Secretary of State. Businesses that file with the Secretary of State do not file assumed names at the county.
Indiana Secretary of State, Business Services Division
A filing entity may not include an entity indicator, such as "Inc.", "Corp.", "LLC", "LP", or "LLP" or a similar description in an assumed business name filing, that is inconsistent with the entity type for which the assumed business name is being filed.
County recorder of each county in which a place of business or office is situated
Twenty-five dollars ($25) for recording any deed or other instrument, other than a mortgage
This section does not apply to: (1) an individual doing business under a name, designation, or title that includes the true surname of the individual; (2) a person other an individual doing business under a name, designation, or title that includes some or all of the true surnames of the individuals comprising the person; or (3) a church, a lodge, or an association the business of which is conducted or transacted by trustees under a written instrument or declaration of trust that is recorded in the recorder's office of each county in which the business is conducted or transacted.
Indiana Secretary of State, Business Services Division
A filing entity may not include an entity indicator, such as "Inc.", "Corp.", "LLC", "LP", or "LLP" or a similar description in an assumed business name filing, that is inconsistent with the entity type for which the assumed business name is being filed.
Under Indiana Code 23-15-1-1, a Sole Proprietorship and General Partnership must file a Certificate of Assumed Business Name with the County Recorder in each County in which it has a place of business.
Under Indiana Code 23-15-1-1, a Sole Proprietorship and General Partnership must file a Certificate of Assumed Business Name with the County Recorder in each County in which it has a place of business. For more information on starting a business, please contact the Indiana Secretary of State’s Office.
County recorder of each county in which a place of business or office is situated
Twenty-five dollars ($25) for recording any deed or other instrument, other than a mortgage
an individual or a general partnership, other than a limited liability partnership, conducting or transacting business in Indiana under a name, designation, or title other than the real name of the individual or general partnership conducting or transacting the business shall file for record, in the office of the recorder of each county in which a place of business or an office of the individual or general partnership is situated, a certificate stating the assumed name or names to be used and the full name and address of the individual or general partnership engaged in or transacting business.
This section does not apply to: (1) an individual doing business under a name, designation, or title that includes the true surname of the individual; (2) a person other an individual doing business under a name, designation, or title that includes some or all of the true surnames of the individuals comprising the person; or (3) a church, a lodge, or an association the business of which is conducted or transacted by trustees under a written instrument or declaration of trust that is recorded in the recorder's office of each county in which the business is conducted or transacted.
Official destination title: Assumed Business Name / Morgan County, Indiana
Before filing, check that the name differs from your legal name or your entity's name of record — filing is not required when an individual simply uses a name that includes their true surname — and remember that an assumed name filing does not create trademark rights.
Businesses that file with the Secretary of State (corporations, nonprofit corporations, Limited Liability Companies (LLC), Limited Partnerships (LP), Limited Liability Partnerships (LLP), etc.) are required to file assumed name filing with the Secretary of State if the business entity is conducting business under a name that is different than what is on record with the Secretary of State. Businesses that file with the Secretary of State do not file assumed names at the county.
A filing entity may not include an entity indicator, such as "Inc.", "Corp.", "LLC", "LP", or "LLP" or a similar description in an assumed business name filing, that is inconsistent with the entity type for which the assumed business name is being filed.
This section does not apply to: (1) an individual doing business under a name, designation, or title that includes the true surname of the individual; (2) a person other an individual doing business under a name, designation, or title that includes some or all of the true surnames of the individuals comprising the person; or (3) a church, a lodge, or an association the business of which is conducted or transacted by trustees under a written instrument or declaration of trust that is recorded in the recorder's office of each county in which the business is conducted or transacted.
A filing entity may not include an entity indicator, such as "Inc.", "Corp.", "LLC", "LP", or "LLP" or a similar description in an assumed business name filing, that is inconsistent with the entity type for which the assumed business name is being filed.
Under Indiana Code 23-15-1-1, a Sole Proprietorship and General Partnership must file a Certificate of Assumed Business Name with the County Recorder in each County in which it has a place of business.
Under Indiana Code 23-15-1-1, a Sole Proprietorship and General Partnership must file a Certificate of Assumed Business Name with the County Recorder in each County in which it has a place of business. For more information on starting a business, please contact the Indiana Secretary of State’s Office.
an individual or a general partnership, other than a limited liability partnership, conducting or transacting business in Indiana under a name, designation, or title other than the real name of the individual or general partnership conducting or transacting the business shall file for record, in the office of the recorder of each county in which a place of business or an office of the individual or general partnership is situated, a certificate stating the assumed name or names to be used and the full name and address of the individual or general partnership engaged in or transacting business.
This section does not apply to: (1) an individual doing business under a name, designation, or title that includes the true surname of the individual; (2) a person other an individual doing business under a name, designation, or title that includes some or all of the true surnames of the individuals comprising the person; or (3) a church, a lodge, or an association the business of which is conducted or transacted by trustees under a written instrument or declaration of trust that is recorded in the recorder's office of each county in which the business is conducted or transacted.
Paid help, if offered later, is optional. This independent guide does not submit filings or accept government fees.