INSTRUCTIONS: VERMONT DBA TRADENAME REGISTRATION

If you wish to register a name for your company in Vermont, this is done through the offices of the secretary of state. This form serves as form of public notification regarding your business and is also intended to help afford your business some protection from others making use of the same name. Their website has the application necessary to complete this registration. This article discusses the unnumbered questions in the order in which they appear. This form can be used by a sole proprietorship, association of multiple people or any other entity which wishes to operate under a newly registered name. Your application will not be approved if another Vermont business already has claimed the name.

Vermont DBA Tradename Registration Step 1: Enter the name you wish to be granted. Note that you cannot include indications of your corporate status in this name, such as "LLC" or "company."

Vermont DBA Tradename Registration Step 2: Enter an alternate name in case your first choice is not available.

Vermont DBA Tradename Registration Step 3: Enter the name of the city in which your business is located.

Vermont DBA Tradename Registration Step 4: Enter the date on which your business began operating.

Vermont DBA Tradename Registration Step 5: Enter the purpose of your business.

Vermont DBA Tradename Registration Step 6: Give the names and addresses of all individuals or companies who own the business.

Vermont DBA Tradename Registration Step 7: If you are a non-resident, you must include the name and address of your process agent.

Vermont DBA Tradename Registration Step 8: One of the individuals listed above or an officer must sign and date the form in the presence of a notary public.

Vermont DBA Tradename Registration Step 9: On the second page, include a telephone number and email address where the business can be contacted.

Vermont DBA Tradename Registration Step 10: File this form in duplicate with the Vermont Secretary of State. Include a self-addressed envelope.

Vermont DBA Tradename Registration Step 11: A $50 filing fee must be paid in order for your registration to be processed.

Vermont DBA Tradename Registration Step 12: Once this form has been approved, it will remain in effect for five years. If your name, address or ownership change during this period, you must inform the Secretary of State.