West Virginia 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 West Virginia.
West Virginia Entity Name Reservation Licenses
West Virginia Company Name Registration
Agency: | West Virginia Secretary of State - Business and Licensing Division |
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
Exam Required? | Not Set |
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | $25 |
Notes: | Name registrations are good for the remainder of the calendar year in which they are filed. |
Registration Renewal
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | $10 |
Due: | Name registrations expire on December 31 of each year. |
West Virginia Name Reservation
Agency: | West Virginia Secretary of State - Business and Licensing Division |
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
Exam Required? | Not Set |
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | $15 |
Notes: | Names are reserved for 120 days. |
Renewal Not Required
Not required
Name reservations cannot be renewed.