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 |
Cancelation of Reserved or Registered Name
Form: | Certificate of Termination of Registration of Corporate Name |
Agency Fee: | $10 |
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. |
Michigan Name Reservation
Agency: | Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) - Bureau of Corporations, Securities & Commercial Licensing - Corporations Division |
Amendment of Reserved or Registered Name
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | $10 for corporations and partnerships, $25 for LLCs. |
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. |
Renewal Not Required
Not required
Name reservations cannot be renewed.