Assumed Name Registration

Assumed Name Registration

NC General Statute 66-68 requires that "before any person or partnership engages in business in any county in this State under an assumed name or under any designation, name or style other than the real name of the owner or owners thereof, before any limited partnership engaged in business in any county in this State other than under the name set out in the Certificate filed with the Office of the Secretary of State or before a corporation engages in business in any county other than under its corporate name, such person, partnership, limited partnership, or corporation must file in the office of the register of deeds of such county a certificate"

The Register of Deeds Office acts as a recording office only. North Carolina General Statutes specifically prohibit the Register of Deeds or the staff from practicing law. We are unable to supply legal forms, provide instructions on drafting or completing forms or answer questions regarding the legal consequences of instruments filed. We advise you to consult an attorney if you have any legal questions.

Assumed business name certificates are available through the following link: https://edpnc.com/start-or-grow-a-business/start-a-business/business-forms/.

The fee for recording an Assumed Name document is $26, payable in cash, check or money order only.

Documents are recorded Monday to Friday, from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.