Registering a DBA (Assumed Name) in Minnesota
Where and how to file a DBA, trade name or assumed name in Minnesota, and the fee.
Short answer: A person transacting commercial business in Minnesota under a name that does not set forth the true name of every person interested in the business must file a certificate of assumed name with the Secretary of State before commencing business. Minn. Stat. 333.01, 333.02, 333.055
| DBA / assumed name | A person transacting commercial business in Minnesota under a name that does not set forth the true name of every person interested in the business must file a certificate of assumed name with the Secretary of State before commencing business. After filing, the certificate must be published in a qualified newspaper in the county of the principal or registered office for two successive issues. The Secretary of State charges $30 for each filing for an assumed name, except the annual renewal, which has no fee; the certificate stays in effect as long as an annual renewal is filed each calendar year after the original filing. |
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| Name rules and reservation | The name must contain the words "limited liability company" or the abbreviation "LLC" (professional firms follow section 319B.05), may not contain "corporation" or "incorporated" or their abbreviations, may not imply a purpose other than a permitted purpose, must be in English letters or characters, and must be distinguishable on the Secretary of State's records from other entity names, unless a consent or other document listed in the statute is filed. A name can be reserved by filing an application with the Secretary of State; an available name is reserved for the applicant's exclusive use for one year, and the reservation can be transferred. Source: Minn. Stat. 322C.0108, 322C.0109 |
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FAQ
How do you register a DBA in Minnesota?
A person transacting commercial business in Minnesota under a name that does not set forth the true name of every person interested in the business must file a certificate of assumed name with the Secretary of State before commencing business. After filing, the certificate must be published in a qualified newspaper in the county of the principal or registered office for two successive issues. The Secretary of State charges $30 for each filing for an assumed name, except the annual renewal, which has no fee; the certificate stays in effect as long as an annual renewal is filed each calendar year after the original filing.
What are the LLC name requirements in Minnesota?
The name must contain the words "limited liability company" or the abbreviation "LLC" (professional firms follow section 319B.05), may not contain "corporation" or "incorporated" or their abbreviations, may not imply a purpose other than a permitted purpose, must be in English letters or characters, and must be distinguishable on the Secretary of State's records from other entity names, unless a consent or other document listed in the statute is filed. A name can be reserved by filing an application with the Secretary of State; an available name is reserved for the applicant's exclusive use for one year, and the reservation can be transferred.
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.