Rhode Island 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 Rhode Island.

Rhode Island Entity Name Reservation Licenses

Rhode Island Corporate Name Registration

Agency:Rhode Island Secretary of State

Initial Registration

Form:

Application for Registration of Corporate Name

Agency Fee:

$50

Notes:

Name registrations are good for one year from the date of filing.

Registration Renewal

Form:

Application for Renewal of Registration of Corporate Name

Agency Fee:

$50

Due:

Name registrations expire annually by the date of issuance.

Rhode Island Entity Name Reservation

Agency:Rhode Island Secretary of State

Initial Registration

Form:

Form 620: Reservation of Entity Name

Agency Fee:

$20 for nonprofit corporations and $50 for other entities.

Notes:

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

Amendment of Reserved or Registered Name

Form:

Form 621: Transfer of Reserved Entity Name

Agency Fee:

$20 for nonprofit corporations and $50 for other entities.

Rhode Island Resources

Annual Report Apostille - Authentication Architecture Firm License Articles of Incorporation Articles of Organization 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 DBA 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 (Resident Agent) 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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