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Vermont DBA / Fictitious Name / Trade Name Registrations

Registration requirements for Vermont business entities

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.

Vermont Fictitious Name Registrations

Vermont Trade Name Registration

Is registration mandatory?

Filing a trade name registration is required for any person or entity intending to conduct business under an assumed name.

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 offer name protection.

Agency:Vermont Secretary of State - Division of Corporations
Law:

11 VSA § 1623

Notes:

Your Assumed business name must not contain any of the following words or phrases, or any abbreviations thereof:

“CORPORATION”(“CORP”), “INCORPORATED” (“INC”), “COMPANY” (“CO”), “LIMITED” (“LTD”), “COOPERATIVE” (“COOP”), “PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION” (incl. “PC,” “PA,” “SC”), “MUTUAL BENEFIT ENTERPRISE” (incl. “MBE” and “MUT BEN ENT”), “LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY” (incl. “LLC,” “LC,” “PLLC,” “PLC,” and “L3C”), “LIMITED LIABILITY PARTNERSHIP” (incl. “LLP” and “RLLP”), “LIMITED PARTNERSHIP” (“LP”), or “DOING BUSINESS AS” (“DBA”)

Initial Registration
Trade Name or DBA

Filing Method:

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.

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 offer name protection.

Notes:
  • Publication of registration is not required in Vermont.

Registration Renewal
Trade Name or DBA Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$40

Due:

Due by the date of registration every 5 years.

Law:

11 VSA § 1623

Revised December 06, 2022. Complete data last reviewed November 23, 2021.
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