Kentucky Secretary of State

Simply sign and return the reminder postcard they mail you.

In-person, mail, or online.

$15

Annually by June 30. 

KRS § 14A.6-010

No late fee. Your business will receive a notice that you have 60 days until it will be dissolved or revoked.

• Postcards should be signed by an officer, partner or member. Anyone with authority may file online.
• Original signatures are not required.

Certificate of Assumed Name

Mail or in-person.

$20

Registration of an assumed name is required for most entities that plan to use a fictitious name. Sole-proprietorships that use an alternate name are required to file with the county clerk.

KRS § 365.015

Only sole-proprietorships are required to apply for assumed name registration with the county clerk. Other entities may, however, be required to file a copy of their secretary of state assumed name application with the county clerk.

Registration of an assumed name does not offer name protection, however, names must be distinguishable from all other names on record with the secretary of state.

• File an amended certificate of assumed name if your business information changes.
• Publication of registration is not required in Kentucky.

Application for Certificate of Authority

$90

K.R.S. § 14A.9‐010

Certified copies not required.

Good standing certificate not required.

Certificate of Existence

Mail or online.

$10

Use the organization search feature to find your entity and use the certificates tab to order a certificate of existence.

Renewal of Assumed Name

Mail or in-person.

$20

By the date of registration every 5 years.