Registering a DBA (Assumed Name) in Illinois
Where and how to file a DBA, trade name or assumed name in Illinois, and the fee.
Short answer: An Illinois LLC registers an assumed name with the Secretary of State. The fee depends on the year of filing: $150 in a year ending in 0 or 5, $120 (ending in 1 or 6), $90 (2 or 7), $60 (3 or 8) and $30 (4 or 9). 805 ILCS 180/50-10(b)(9)-(10)
| DBA / assumed name | An Illinois LLC registers an assumed name with the Secretary of State. The fee depends on the year of filing: $150 in a year ending in 0 or 5, $120 (ending in 1 or 6), $90 (2 or 7), $60 (3 or 8) and $30 (4 or 9). Renewal is $150 per assumed name, a change is $25 and a cancellation is $5. Source: 805 ILCS 180/50-10(b)(9)-(10) |
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| Name rules and reservation | The name must be unique and must include "Limited Liability Company," "LLC" or "L.L.C." The name of an administratively dissolved Illinois LLC cannot be used by another LLC or corporation until three years after the notice of dissolution was issued. Reserving a name costs $25. |
Where to get help in Illinois
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FAQ
How do you register a DBA in Illinois?
An Illinois LLC registers an assumed name with the Secretary of State. The fee depends on the year of filing: $150 in a year ending in 0 or 5, $120 (ending in 1 or 6), $90 (2 or 7), $60 (3 or 8) and $30 (4 or 9). Renewal is $150 per assumed name, a change is $25 and a cancellation is $5.
What are the LLC name requirements in Illinois?
The name must be unique and must include "Limited Liability Company," "LLC" or "L.L.C." The name of an administratively dissolved Illinois LLC cannot be used by another LLC or corporation until three years after the notice of dissolution was issued. Reserving a name costs $25.
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