New Hampshire 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: | New Hampshire Secretary of State - Corporations Division |
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| Filing Method: | Mail or online. |
| Agency Fee: | $50 |
| Is registration mandatory?: | Filing a trade name registration is required for any person or entity intending to conduct business under an assumed name. |
| Law: | New Hampshire Statutes § 349-1 |
| County Level Filing: | Filing is not required at the county level. |
| Does registration prevent others from using the name I choose?: | Registration of a trade name does not by itself confer ownership rights. |
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Renewal Filing
| Agency: | New Hampshire Secretary of State - Corporations Division |
| Form: | Trade Name Renewal - Contact the Corporation Division for a paper form. |
| Filing Method: | Mail or online. |
| Agency Fee: | $50 |
| Due: | Due by the date of registration every 5 years. |
