Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania.

Pennsylvania Entity Name Reservation Licenses

Pennsylvania Name Reservation

Agency:Pennsylvania Department of State - Bureau of Corporations and Charitable Organizations

Initial Registration

Form:

Reservation of Name/Transfer of Reservation

Agency Fee:

$70

Notes:

Names are reserved for 120 days. Name reservations cannot be renewed.

Amendment of Reserved or Registered Name

Form:

Reservation of Name/Transfer of Reservation

Agency Fee:

$70

Pennsylvania Nonregistered Foreign Association Name Registration

Agency:Pennsylvania Department of State - Bureau of Corporations and Charitable Organizations

Initial Registration

Form:

Application for Registration of Name of Nonregistered Foreign Association

Agency Fee:

$70

Notes:

Name registrations are good for the remainder of the calendar year in which they are filed. Initial registrations filed between October 1st and December 31st will expire on December 31st of the following calendar year.

Registration Renewal

Form:

Application for Registration of Name of Nonregistered Foreign Association (Renewal)

Agency Fee:

$70

Due:

Name registrations expire on December 31 of each year.

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