Registering a DBA (Assumed Name) in Louisiana
Where and how to file a DBA, trade name or assumed name in Louisiana, and the fee.
Short answer: The Secretary of State says DBAs are not filed with its office; they are filed at the parish level with the local Clerk of Court. La. Secretary of State, Business Filings FAQs; Forms & Fee Schedule; Form 309
| DBA / assumed name | The Secretary of State says DBAs are not filed with its office; they are filed at the parish level with the local Clerk of Court. Separately, a business can register a trade name with the Secretary of State (Trade Name, Trademark & Service Mark Registration, Form 309) for a $95 fee, and a trade name can be reserved for 120 days for $25. Ask the parish Clerk of Court for local DBA filing fees. |
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| Name rules and reservation | The name must contain the words "limited liability company" or the abbreviation "L.L.C." or "L.C." A name can be reserved for 120 days with a Name Reservation (Form 398), filed by fax or mail; the fee is $25. The office says the name of a revoked corporation or LLC is not available until 3 years after the revocation date. |
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FAQ
How do you register a DBA in Louisiana?
The Secretary of State says DBAs are not filed with its office; they are filed at the parish level with the local Clerk of Court. Separately, a business can register a trade name with the Secretary of State (Trade Name, Trademark & Service Mark Registration, Form 309) for a $95 fee, and a trade name can be reserved for 120 days for $25.
What are the LLC name requirements in Louisiana?
The name must contain the words "limited liability company" or the abbreviation "L.L.C." or "L.C." A name can be reserved for 120 days with a Name Reservation (Form 398), filed by fax or mail; the fee is $25. The office says the name of a revoked corporation or LLC is not available until 3 years after the revocation date.
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.