Assumed Name/DBA

The following Assumed Name/DBA forms are available in pdf:

WHO MUST FILE ASSUMED NAME:

• Any person conducting business under a name which is not their true full name (first and last name) must file. (Example: “John Smith Painting” need not file, however, “Smith Painting” would be required to file.)
• A corporation, limited partnership or limited liability company conducting business under a name other than the legal name, must file (Example: Legal name; “St. Paul Painting Contractors, Inc.”, Assumed Name; “St. Paul Painting”.)
• A partnership must file if the name of the partnership does not include the true full name of each partner.

   

Upon the filing of a "Certificate of Assumed Name", there is no certificate issued. The approved form that you will receive back; is proof that your certificate of Assumed Name has been filed with our office.

 Certificate of Assumed Name Registration.pdf

If any of the information on the most recently filed Certificate of Assumed Name has changed or is incorrect, use the following form to change the filing. 

Amendment to Assumed Name.pdf

Use this form to cancel a certificate of Assumed Name that’s currently on record. Signatures of all current name holders or an Authorized Agent is required for submission.

Cancellation of Assumed Name.pdf

An annual renewal is required to maintain in good standing. Any Assumed Name certificate that expires as a result of failing to file the annual renewal, may be reinstated by filing the annual renewal and paying the applicable fee.

Assumed Name Annual Renewal.pdf

A consent form is required if there is a conflict between the business name you are filing and an existing business name. The existing business needs to consent to your use of the name. A consent form needs to be submitted along with the original filing or amendment you wish to record.

Consent to Use of Name.pdf

Use this form to change the official email address that was provided in your filing. This email address may be used to send annual renewal reminders and other important notices that may require action or responses.

Change of Official Email Address.pdf

After filing with this office, you must publish Certificate of Assumed Name or Amendment to Certificate of Assumed Name with a qualified Legal Newspaper for two consecutive issues in the county where the principal place of business is located. After publication, the newspaper will return an affidavit of publication which should be retained by the business.

See Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 333 for Assumed Name filing information