Assumed Name Definition

The law of many states, which vary by state, requires businesses to file assumed name certificates. Also, many banks will not allow a business checking account to be opened without a proper filing. Neither the filing of an assumed name certificate nor the reservation or registration of a company name imparts any real protection to the party filing. It is merely a formal process that informs the general public of the registered agent for a business, and where official contact with the business can be made.

General Steps to Follow:

Decide on the name of your business.
Search the County Assumed Names records for the availability of the name of the business.
It is always best to search all variations of the business name.

Example: the name Dandz should be searched d and z, dandz, z&z, d&z.