Registering a DBA (Assumed Name) in Indiana
Where and how to file a DBA, trade name or assumed name in Indiana, and the fee.
Short answer: An LLC files an assumed business name with the Indiana Secretary of State (Certification of Assumed Business Name, State Form 30353, one name per form; the form cannot be used for county filing). IC 23-0.5-9-40, 23-0.5-9-41; Indiana Secretary of State Form 30353
| DBA / assumed name | An LLC files an assumed business name with the Indiana Secretary of State (Certification of Assumed Business Name, State Form 30353, one name per form; the form cannot be used for county filing). By statute the fee for a for-profit entity is $20 per name electronically or $30 per name on paper. Cancelling an assumed name is free. |
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| Name rules and reservation | An LLC name must contain the phrase "limited liability company" or the abbreviation "L.L.C." or "LLC," and must be distinguishable on the Secretary of State's records from existing entities, registered foreign entities, and reserved or assumed names. Filing an electronic application to reserve a name costs $10 (renewal and transfer of a reservation are also $10 electronically; cancelling is free). |
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FAQ
How do you register a DBA in Indiana?
An LLC files an assumed business name with the Indiana Secretary of State (Certification of Assumed Business Name, State Form 30353, one name per form; the form cannot be used for county filing). By statute the fee for a for-profit entity is $20 per name electronically or $30 per name on paper. Cancelling an assumed name is free.
What are the LLC name requirements in Indiana?
An LLC name must contain the phrase "limited liability company" or the abbreviation "L.L.C." or "LLC," and must be distinguishable on the Secretary of State's records from existing entities, registered foreign entities, and reserved or assumed names. Filing an electronic application to reserve a name costs $10 (renewal and transfer of a reservation are also $10 electronically; cancelling is free).
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