Michigan Adopting the Same Assumed Name (also known as Michigan Assumed Name Law) is a legal process that allows businesses, individuals, and other organizations to legally use a name that differs from their legal name. This process is regulated by the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs and is required for any individual or business that wishes to conduct business under a different name than their official registered name. This includes corporations, Limited Liability Companies (LCS), Sole Proprietorship, and Partnerships. The process requires the business or individual to file a certificate of Assumed Name with the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs. This certificate must be signed by the individual or business and include the name of the business, its address, and the names and addresses of all partners, members, or owners. The filing fee for this certificate is $10. Once the certificate is filed, the business or individual can now operate under the assumed name. There are three types of Michigan Adopting the Same Assumed Name: Single Assumed Name, Dual Assumed Name, and Multiple Assumed Name. A Single Assumed Name is when a business or individual wishes to use a name that differs from their legal name. A Dual Assumed Name is when a business or individual wishes to use two different names for the same business. A Multiple Assumed Name is when a business or individual wishes to use more than two names for the same business.