How to Assumed Name DBA in Kentucky LLC

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Kentucky LLC Assumed name/DBA

Are you a business owner looking for Kentucky LLC Assumed name/DBA? With the ever-changing nature of business, sometimes it’s important to Assumed Name DBA your LLC to ensure the most accurate records are kept.

There are various ways to do this based on your state.
This guide will walk you through the steps to correctly do this for yourself in Kentucky:

Fill out

This form is available here for download. Once downloaded, fill it out like so:

To file for Assumed name/DBA, follow the steps below:
1. Assumed name
2. Name of LLC
3. Check "A domestic Limited Liability Company."
4. State/Country business is organized
5. Mailing address
6. Effectiveness of Filing: Filing date/future date (back-dating is not allowed)
7. Digital/Wet signature of an authorized person
8. Printed or typed name of an authorized person
9. Title of an authorized person

There's multiple ways to submit this form - online, by mail, via fax, in-person.

Submit it online

To file for an assumed name in Kentucky online, follow the steps below:
1. Visit the Kentucky Secretary of State's website
2. Click on the "Start a Business" button and select "Assumed Names" from the options provided.
3. Provide the required information about your business and the assumed name you wish to use, including the name and address of your business, the assumed name you want to use, and the county where your business will operate.
4. Pay the filing fee, which is currently $20. You can pay using a credit or debit card.
5. Review and confirm your provided information, and submit your application.

Submit it by mail

To file for an assumed name in Kentucky by mail, follow the steps below:
1. Download and complete the Application for Assumed Name form, which can be found on the Kentucky Secretary of State website.
2. Provide the required information about your business and the assumed name you wish to use, including the name and address of your business, the assumed name you want to use, and the county where your business will operate.
3. Prepare a check or money order for the $20 filing fee.
4. Mail the completed Application for Assumed Name form and the filing fee payment to the Kentucky Secretary of State at the address listed.