Maryland Fictitious Name Registration & Renewal
Business entities that plan to use a name other than their legal business name may need to register an assumed name. Assumed name registration can take place at the state, local, or state and local levels of government. State specific registration information is available below.
Initial Application for Registration
| Agency: | Maryland State Department of Assessments and Taxation (SDAT) |
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| Filing Method: | Mail or online. |
| Agency Fee: | $25 plus a $3 credit card fee if applying online. |
| Is registration mandatory?: | Trade name registration is optional. |
| County Level Filing: | Filing is not required at the county level. |
| Does registration prevent others from using the name I choose?: | Registration of a trade name does not confer ownership rights. |
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| Fact Checked: | 3/17/17 |
