West Virginia Name Registration (Foreign entities ONLY) is the process of registering a business name in the state of West Virginia for foreign entities that are not incorporated in the state. The process involves submitting an application to the West Virginia Secretary of State's office and paying a fee. The types of West Virginia Name Registration (Foreign entities ONLY) are: Limited Liability Company (LLC), Limited Liability Partnership (LLP), Limited Partnership (LP), and Sole Proprietorship. The name registration process includes providing information about the business such as the name, address, type of entity, purpose, and contact information. The West Virginia Secretary of State's office will review the application and if approved, the business will receive a Certificate of Name Registration.