Get Assumed Name

Filing an Assumed Name Certificate is an important step for businesses and professionals who wish to operate under a name other than their legal entity name. This guide will walk you through the process of completing the form online in a clear and supportive manner.

Follow the steps to fill out the Assumed Name Certificate online.

1. Press the ‘Get Form’ button to access the Assumed Name Certificate and open it in your form editor.
2. Enter the name of your incorporated business as it appears in its Articles of Incorporation or comparable documents. If applicable, provide the Charter number or certificate of authority number.
3. Indicate the state, country, or jurisdiction in which your business is incorporated. Next, provide the address of your registered or similar office in that jurisdiction.
4. Specify the period during which the assumed name will be used, ensuring it does not exceed ten years.
5. Select the type of corporation: business corporation, non-profit corporation, professional corporation, professional association, or specify if another type applies.
6. If your corporation is required to maintain a registered office in Texas, provide the address of the registered office, and also the principal office address if different.
7. If your corporation does not maintain a registered office in Texas, provide the office address in Texas and, if your corporation is not incorporated in Texas, also provide the Texas business address and any other office address.
8. Indicate the county or counties where business or professional services will be conducted under the assumed name, using terms like 'all' or 'except' as needed.
9. If an attorney-in-fact is completing the form, they must state their authority to act on behalf of the corporation.
10. Review all entries for accuracy, save your changes, and download or print the completed form for your records.

Complete your Assumed Name Certificate online today to ensure your business operates seamlessly and legally.