Minnesota 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 Minnesota.

Minnesota Entity Name Reservation Licenses

Minnesota Name Reservation

Agency:Minnesota Secretary of State

Cancelation of Reserved or Registered Name

Form:

Cancellation of Name Reservation

Agency Fee:

$0

Initial Registration

Form:

Name Reservation

Filing Method:

Mail or online.

Agency Fee:

$35 by mail or $55 for online or expedited filing.

Notes:

Name reservations are valid for 12 months form the data of filing.

Registration Renewal

Form:

Name Reservation Renewal

Filing Method:

Mail or online.

Agency Fee:

$35 by mail or $55 for online or expedited filing.

Due:

Name reservations expire 12 months after the date of initial filing.

Notes:

Filing a renewal extends the reservation for an additional 12 months.



Minnesota Resources

Annual Report Apostille - Authentication Architecture Firm License Articles of Incorporation Articles of Limited Partnership Articles of Organization Business License Certificate of Authority Certificate of Cancellation Service Certificate of Good Standing / Existence Certificate of Merger Certification - Authentication Change Your Registered Agent
Charitable Gaming License Charitable Gift Annuity Licensing Compliance Charitable Registration Construction License Converting Your Entity Corporation LLC Nonprofit Amendment Dissolve Corporation LLC Nonprofit Employer (Payroll & Withholding Tax) Registration Service Employment Agency Licensing Energy Licensing Engineering Firm License Entity Name Reservation Fictitious Name Registration & Renewal
Finance Licensing In Foreign Corporation Foreign LLC Healthcare and Pharmaceutical Licenses How to Form an LLC How to Incorporate How to Start a Nonprofit Organization Insurance Licensing Licensing Resources Moving Your Company's Domicile to Nonprofit Articles of Incorporation Nonprofit Compliance Obtain Certified Copies
Private Investigator License Real Estate Licensing Registered Agent Service Reinstate Corporation LLC Nonprofit Sales & Use Tax Registration Service Sales Tax Exemption Start a Business Tax Clearance Certificate Tax Exemption Utilization Review Certification / License
Revised August 16, 2022. Complete data last reviewed August 15, 2022.
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