Registering a DBA (Assumed Name) in Connecticut
Where and how to file a DBA, trade name or assumed name in Connecticut, and the fee.
Short answer: Trade names are not registered with the Secretary of the State. Connecticut General Statutes § 35-1 requires fictitious trade names to be registered with the Town Clerk of the town where the business is or will be conducted. Conn. Gen. Stat. § 35-1; Connecticut Secretary of the State Fee Schedule
| DBA / assumed name | Trade names are not registered with the Secretary of the State. Connecticut General Statutes § 35-1 requires fictitious trade names to be registered with the Town Clerk of the town where the business is or will be conducted. |
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| Name rules and reservation | The name of a Connecticut LLC must contain the words "limited liability company" or the abbreviation "L.L.C." or "LLC." An Application for Reservation of Name costs $60; transferring a reserved name also costs $60. |
Where to get help in Connecticut
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FAQ
How do you register a DBA in Connecticut?
Trade names are not registered with the Secretary of the State. Connecticut General Statutes § 35-1 requires fictitious trade names to be registered with the Town Clerk of the town where the business is or will be conducted.
What are the LLC name requirements in Connecticut?
The name of a Connecticut LLC must contain the words "limited liability company" or the abbreviation "L.L.C." or "LLC." An Application for Reservation of Name costs $60; transferring a reserved name also costs $60.
General legal information, not legal advice. Laws change and local rules can differ; check the linked official source or talk to a lawyer about your situation.