Rhode Island 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 Rhode Island.
Rhode Island Entity Name Reservation Licenses
Rhode Island Corporate Name Registration
| Agency: | Rhode Island Secretary of State |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
| Exam Required? | Not Set |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $50 |
| Notes: | Name registrations are good for one year from the date of filing. |
Registration Renewal
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $50 |
| Due: | Name registrations expire annually by the date of issuance. |
Rhode Island Entity Name Reservation
| Agency: | Rhode Island Secretary of State |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
| Exam Required? | Not Set |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Amendment of Reserved or Registered Name
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $20 for nonprofit corporations and $50 for other entities. |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $20 for nonprofit corporations and $50 for other entities. |
| Notes: | Names are reserved for 120 days. Name reservations cannot be renewed. |
Renewal Not Required
Not required
Name reservations cannot be renewed.
Rhode Island Limited Partnership Name Reservation
| Agency: | Rhode Island Secretary of State |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
| Exam Required? | Not Set |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Amendment of Reserved or Registered Name
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $50 |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $50 |
| Notes: | Names are reserved for 120 days. |
Registration Renewal
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $75 |
| Due: | Once having reserved the name of a limited partnership, the same applicant may not again reserve the same name until more than 60 days after the expiration. |
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