Adopting an Assumed LLC Name Business Services

Guidelines

• 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.
• Domestic and foreign limited liability companies that are in good standing may adopt an assumed name electronically.

Fees

• $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
• Payment must be in the form of a credit card — Visa, MasterCard, Discover or American Express.

Two types of processing service are offered. Non-expedited service will be reviewed within 10 days of submission. Expedited service requests will be reviewed within 24 hours (excluding weekends and holidays).

For more information, please email the Department of Business Services, Limited Liability Division or call 217-524-8008 ext. 7736.