How to Reserve Name in Michigan LLC

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Michigan LLC Application for Reservation of Name

Are you a business owner looking for Michigan LLC Application for Reservation of Name? With the ever-changing nature of business, sometimes it’s important to Reserve Name 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 Michigan:

Fill out Form 540

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

To reserve a business name, 1. Return address information
2. Name to be reserved
3. Business structure for which the name will be used
4. Date of filing
5. Digital/Wet signature of an authorized person
6. Printed or typed name of the authorized person
7. Title of the authorized person
8. Mailing address of the authorized person

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

Submit it online

To file for business reservation online, follow the instructions below: 1. Go to https://cofs.lara.state.mi.us/corpweb/LoginSystem/ListNewFilings.aspx?FilingMethod=I
2. Click on "APPLICATION FOR RESERVATION OF NAME - LLC"
3. Name to be reserved
4. Applicant Information
5. Printed or typed name of the authorized person; Title of the authorized person
6. Click accept and add
7. Submitter's information
8. Service option
9. Review and pay

Submit it by mail

To file for business reservation by mail, follow the instructions below:
1. Print and complete the form
2. Include a $25 check payable to "State of Michigan"
3. Mail the document and check to
Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs
Corporations, Securities & Commercial Licensing Bureau
Corporations Division
P.O. Box 30054
Lansing, MI 48909