Louisiana Fictitious Name Registration & Renewal
Business entities that plan to use a name other than their legal business name may need to register an assumed name. Assumed name registration can take place at the state, local, or state and local levels of government. State specific registration information is available below.
Initial Application for Registration
| Agency: | Louisiana Secretary of State - Commercial Division |
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| Filing Method: | Mail or online. |
| Agency Fee: | $75 |
| Is registration mandatory?: | Registration of an assumed name is required for most entities that plan to use a trade name. |
| Notarize: | Required |
| County Level Filing: | Only sole-proprietorships and partnerships need to file at the parish level. |
| Does registration prevent others from using the name I choose?: | Registration of a trade name prevents other entities from using the same name. |
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Renewal Filing
| Agency: | Louisiana Secretary of State - Commercial Division |
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| Filing Method: | Mail or online. |
| Agency Fee: | $75 |
| Due: | By the date of registration every 10 years. |
| Notarize: | Required |
