Michigan Entity Name Reservation
Name reservation protects the preferred name of your entity while you prepare to file formation documents with the state. Depending on entity type, reservations may be eligible for renewal if more time is needed. See the table below for more information on filing a name reservation in Michigan.
Michigan Entity Name Reservation Licenses
Michigan Name Registration
| Agency: | Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) - Bureau of Corporations, Securities & Commercial Licensing - Corporations Division |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $50 |
| Notes: | Name registrations expire at the end of the calendar year. |
Registration Renewal
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $50 |
| Due: | All name registrations expire on December 31 of each year. |
| Notes: | File a renewal between October 1st and December 31st to extend your name registration for another year. |
Cancellation of Reserved or Registered Name
| Form: | Certificate of Termination of Registration of Corporate Name |
| Agency Fee: | $10 |
Michigan Name Reservation
| Agency: | Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) - Bureau of Corporations, Securities & Commercial Licensing - Corporations Division |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $10 for corporations and partnerships, $25 for LLCs. |
| Notes: | Name reservations are good for 6 months from the month of filing. |
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