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Tradename Registration Form

TRADENAME REGISTRATION

(11 VSA, Ch.15)

Vermont Secretary of State, 81 River Street, Montpelier, VT 05609-1104 (802-828-2386)

BUSINESS NAME:

(corporate indicators such as incorporation, limited, company, LLC cannot be used in a trade name)

Note: anyone intending to operate a postsecondary school must first apply to the state board of education.

Alternate name:

(If first choice is not available)

Name of the town where business is located:

Date business began:

Business purpose -

(be specific - "restaurant"/ "beauty shop"/"auto sales")

List below the individual(s) or the entity names & address that are doing business under this trade name.

Name of owner (person/company)

street & po box

city

state & zip code

Name and address of process agent (non-residents only):

Vermont

One of the individuals listed or an officer of the corporation/LLC must sign in front of a notary public.

Applicant's signature: ________________________________________________Title___________

Subscribed and sworn to before me this_____________day of_______________________________

Notary Public signature ________________________________commission expiration date_______

$50.00 FEE: File in duplicate with self-addressed envelope. Once filed name is valid for 5 years and is public

information. Trade name registration is not a guarantee that you are entitled to the name, a person or entity

may have, or claim to have, a pre-existing right to exclusive use of the name. You must notify this office if the

business name, address or ownership is changed.

NOTE: the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) can provide you with information on their programs

and services to help small businesses start, grow and succeed. Visit them at or phone (802)

828-4422 x211.

Email address or phone contact:

Tradename Registration Form