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Begin by filling in your name and contact information, including your address, city, state, phone number, and email address. This ensures that the Ohio Secretary of State can reach you regarding your application.
Select the type of service you are requesting by checking one of the boxes provided. Options include Regular Service or various levels of Expedite Service, each with different fees and processing times.
Indicate the action you wish to take by checking the appropriate box (1-5) related to your trade name or fictitious name registration. Provide any additional required information based on your selection.
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What is the difference between a fictitious name and a trade name in Ohio?

A DBA name is also called a trade name, assumed name, or fictitious business name. The purpose of registering a DBA name is to notify the public that a person or business entity is operating under a name different than its legal name. Assumed name (DBA) laws are consumer protection laws.

What is an example of a trade name?

A DBA, which stands for doing business as, is the colloquial term for a fictitious name. Think of a DBA as a second name that you hold out to the public thats different from your actual corporate name. One reason that people use DBAs is that their true corporate name may not be marketing friendly.

Whats the difference between a fictitious name and a trade name?

A trade name does not need to include additional words or legal phrases (e.g., Corp, LLC, etc.). For example, a companys trade name is Mikes, but their legal business name is Mikes Corporation. A business can opt to have their business name and trade name be the same.

What is a trade name or fictitious name in Ohio?

To change your businesss registered agent in Ohio, you need to file form 521 (Ohios Statutory Agent Update form), unless your business is an LLP. If your business is an LLP, youll need to file form 545 (Ohios Amendment of Partnership Statement.) Ohios registered agent change filing fee is $25.

What is the statutory agent update form in Ohio?

The DBA name must be registered with the Secretary of State to ensure the name is not currently being used by any other company in the state of Ohio. The legal business name of a corporation or an LLC is the name registered with the Secretary of State when forming the corporation.