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HELP SHEET: Application for Registration or Renewal of Assumed Business Name

Filing Fee. Please submit this form with a filing fee of $20.00 by check or money order.

Assumed Business Name. When listing the name to be registered be sure to emphasize the spaces in the name,

especially between initials. An applicant for an assumed business name may not use a business name identifier that

incorrectly states the type of entity that it is or incorrectly implies that it is a type of entity other than the type of entity

as specified in

30-13-202,

MCA.

Date the Assumed Business Name was first used. Please indicate a month, day and year. If first date of use is when you

register, please put date of registration. There is no penalty if you conducted business under the name prior to the date

of application. This date simply establishes your right to the use of the name. The date on the ABN must be the current

day or previous. If it is a date in the future, then the reservation of an ABN form should be used. If the date of first use is

left blank, the date of first use will be the date of filing.

Applicant. The applicant can be a corporation, a limited liability company, an association, an individual, a limited liability

partnership, a partnership, or another organization. Be sure that the box you check in number four corresponds with the

name and address you use for the applicant in number five. For example, if you check “A Corporation” in number four,

then you need to write in the name and address of the corporation in number five.

If the name of the partnership is different from the assumed business name, the partnership name must also be

registered with the Secretary of State.

If the applicant is a limited partnership, a limited liability company or a corporation, the limited partnership, limited

liability company or corporation must be registered with the Secretary of State.

Trademarks and Assumed Business Name. The successful filing of an Assumed Business Name application does not

necessarily guarantee availability of a trademark. Please read

30-13-311,

MCA, and seek the advice of a professional to

determine the appropriate application.

Renewal. Registration of Assumed Business Names needs to be renewed every five years in accordance with

30-13-206,

MCA. If mailing address changes, be sure to notify the Secretary of State’s Office because this listing is used to notify the

applicant of renewal dates.

01A-Assumed_Business_Name_Registration.doc

Revised: 6/17/13

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