Maryland Entity Name Reservation

Name reservation protects the preferred name of your entity while you prepare to file formation documents with the state. Depending on entity type, reservations may be eligible for renewal if more time is needed. See the table below for more information on filing a name reservation in Maryland.

Initial Registration for Corporations:

Agency:	Maryland State Department of Assessments and Taxation (SDAT)
Form:	Corporate Name Reservation
Agency Fee:	$25
Notes:	Names are reserved for 30 days.

Initial Registration for Limited Liability Companies:

Agency:	Maryland State Department of Assessments and Taxation (SDAT)
Form:	Corporate Name Reservation
Agency Fee:	$25
Notes:	Names are reserved for 30 days.

Initial Registration for Nonprofit Corporations:

Agency:	Maryland State Department of Assessments and Taxation (SDAT)
Form:	Corporate Name Reservation
Agency Fee:	$25
Notes:	Names are reserved for 30 days.

Initial Registration for Limited Liability Partnerships:

Agency:	Maryland State Department of Assessments and Taxation (SDAT)
Form:	Corporate Name Reservation
Agency Fee:	$25
Notes:	Names are reserved for 30 days.

Initial Registration for Limited Partnerships:

Agency:	Maryland State Department of Assessments and Taxation (SDAT)
Form:	Corporate Name Reservation
Agency Fee:	$25
Notes:	Names are reserved for 30 days.

Initial Registration for Professional Corporations:

Agency:	Maryland State Department of Assessments and Taxation (SDAT)
Form:	Corporate Name Reservation
Agency Fee:	$25
Notes:	Names are reserved for 30 days.

Registration Renewal for Corporations:

Agency:	Maryland State Department of Assessments and Taxation (SDAT)
Form:	Re-reserve Corporate Name
Agency Fee:	$25
Due:	Name reservations expire after 30 days.
Notes:	File a re-reservation to renew your name reservation for an additional 30 days.

Registration Renewal for Limited Liability Companies:

Agency:	Maryland State Department of Assessments and Taxation (SDAT)
Form:	Re-reserve Corporate Name
Agency Fee:	$25
Due:	Name reservations expire after 30 days.
Notes:	File a re-reservation to renew your name reservation for an additional 30 days.

Registration Renewal for Nonprofit Corporations:

Agency:	Maryland State Department of Assessments and Taxation (SDAT)
Form:	Re-reserve Corporate Name
Agency Fee:	$25
Due:	Name reservations expire after 30 days.
Notes:	File a re-reservation to renew your name reservation for an additional 30 days.

Registration Renewal for Limited Liability Partnerships:

Agency:	Maryland State Department of Assessments and Taxation (SDAT)
Form:	Re-reserve Corporate Name
Agency Fee:	$25
Due:	Name reservations expire after 30 days.
Notes:	File a re-reservation to renew your name reservation for an additional 30 days.

Registration Renewal for Limited Partnerships:

Agency:	Maryland State Department of Assessments and Taxation (SDAT)
Form:	Re-reserve Corporate Name
Agency Fee:	$25
Due:	Name reservations expire after 30 days.
Notes:	File a re-reservation to renew your name reservation for an additional 30 days.

Registration Renewal for Professional Corporations:

Agency:	Maryland State Department of Assessments and Taxation (SDAT)
Form:	Re-reserve Corporate Name
Agency Fee:	$25
Due:	Name reservations expire after 30 days.
Notes:	File a re-reservation to renew your name reservation for an additional 30 days.

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