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This document outlines the requirements for conducting business under an assumed name in the State of Illinois, including the need for filing a certificate with the County Clerk and publishing notice in a local newspaper.
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Obtain the assumed name certificate form from your local government office or website.
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Fill in your business entity type (e.g., corporation, LLC, sole proprietorship).
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Provide the desired assumed name or trade name you wish to use.
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Include your business address and contact information.
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List the names and addresses of the owners or partners of the business.
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Sign and date the certificate, certifying the information is accurate.
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Submit the completed form to the appropriate local authority, along with any required filing fee.

Who needs assumed name certificate?

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Business owners operating under a name different from their legal business name.
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Sole proprietors who want to use a unique name for their personal business.
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Partnerships using a name that does not include the last names of all partners.
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Limited liability companies (LLCs) or corporations wishing to conduct business under an assumed name.
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An assumed name certificate is a legal document filed by a business to operate under a name different from its registered name.
Any business entity, including sole proprietorships, partnerships, and corporations that intend to operate under a name that is not their legal name, is required to file an assumed name certificate.
To fill out an assumed name certificate, you typically need to provide the business's legal name, the assumed name, the business address, and the names of the owners or partners.
The purpose of an assumed name certificate is to legally register the name under which a business operates, ensuring transparency and protecting consumers.
The information that must be reported includes the legal name of the business, the assumed name, business address, and personal details of owners or partners.
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