Registering a DBA (Assumed Name) in Kentucky
Where and how to file a DBA, trade name or assumed name in Kentucky, and the fee.
Short answer: An LLC that does business under any name other than its exact legal name must file a Certificate of Assumed Name (Form ASN) with the Kentucky Secretary of State, online or on paper. The filing fee is $20.00; Ky. Secretary of State, Certificate of Assumed Name (Form ASN); Fees; KRS Chapter 365
| DBA / assumed name | An LLC that does business under any name other than its exact legal name must file a Certificate of Assumed Name (Form ASN) with the Kentucky Secretary of State, online or on paper. The filing fee is $20.00; amended, withdrawal and renewal certificates of assumed name are also $20.00 each. |
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| Name rules and reservation | The name must contain "limited liability company" or "limited company," or the abbreviation "LLC" or "LC" ("limited company" may be abbreviated only as "LTD CO."), and must be distinguishable from any name on record with the Secretary of State. A name can be reserved for 120 days by filing an Application for Reservation or Renewal of Reserved Name; the fee is $15.00. |
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FAQ
How do you register a DBA in Kentucky?
An LLC that does business under any name other than its exact legal name must file a Certificate of Assumed Name (Form ASN) with the Kentucky Secretary of State, online or on paper. The filing fee is $20.00; amended, withdrawal and renewal certificates of assumed name are also $20.00 each.
What are the LLC name requirements in Kentucky?
The name must contain "limited liability company" or "limited company," or the abbreviation "LLC" or "LC" ("limited company" may be abbreviated only as "LTD CO."), and must be distinguishable from any name on record with the Secretary of State. A name can be reserved for 120 days by filing an Application for Reservation or Renewal of Reserved Name; the fee is $15.00.
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.