Ohio 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 Ohio.

Ohio Entity Name Reservation Licenses

Ohio Foreign Corporation Name Registration

Agency:Ohio Secretary of State

Initial Registration

Form:

Registration of Corporation Name

Agency Fee:

$39

Notes:

Names are registered for 1 year.

Registration Renewal

Form:

Registration of Corporation Name (Renewal)

Agency Fee:

$25

Due:

Reserved names expire after 1 year.

Notes:

Name reservations can be renewed additional 1 year periods.

Ohio Name Reservation

Agency:Ohio Secretary of State

Initial Registration

Form:

534B: Name Reservation/ Transfer/ Cancellation

Agency Fee:

$39

Notes:

Names are reserved for 180 days.

Amendment of Reserved or Registered Name

Form:

534B: Name Reservation/ Transfer/ Cancellation

Agency Fee:

$25

Cancellation of Reserved or Registered Name

Form:

534B: Name Reservation/ Transfer/ Cancellation

Agency Fee:

$25

Ohio Resources

Apostille - Authentication Architecture Firm License Articles of Incorporation Articles of Organization Biennial Report Business License Certificate of Authority Certificate of Cancellation Service Certificate of Good Standing / Existence Certificate of Merger Certification - Authentication Change Your Registered Agent
Charitable Gaming License Charitable Gift Annuity Licensing Compliance Charitable Registration Construction License Converting Your Entity Corporation LLC Nonprofit Amendment Dissolve Corporation LLC Nonprofit Employer (Payroll & Withholding Tax) Registration Service Employment Agency Licensing Energy Licensing Engineering Firm License Entity Name Reservation
Fictitious Name Registration & Renewal Foreign Corporation Foreign LLC Healthcare and Pharmaceutical Licenses How to Form an LLC How to Incorporate How to Start a Nonprofit Organization Insurance Licensing Licensing Resources Moving Your Company's Domicile to Nonprofit Articles of Incorporation Nonprofit Compliance
Obtain Certified Copies Private Investigator License Real Estate Licensing Registered Agent Service Reinstate Corporation LLC Nonprofit Sales & Use Tax Registration Service Sales Tax Exemption Start a Business Tax Clearance Certificate Tax Exemption Utilization Review Certification / License
Revised October 02, 2020. Complete data last reviewed October 02, 2020.
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