Connecticut Trade Or Assumed Name Notification is a process, required by Connecticut state law, that enables businesses to register a trade or assumed name. This process is also known as a DBA (“Doing Business As”) registration. This registration is required to ensure that the public is aware of the company’s legal structure and the owner’s name. There are two types of Connecticut Trade Or Assumed Name Notifications: Trade Name Registration and Assumed Name Registration. A Trade Name Registration is used for companies that are registered as a sole proprietorship or partnership and want to use a name other than their own. This name must be registered with the Connecticut Secretary of the State. An Assumed Name Registration is used for companies that are registered as a limited liability company, corporation, or limited partnership and want to use a name other than the legal name of the business entity. This name must also be registered with the Connecticut Secretary of the State. In both cases, the business must submit a completed form, applicable fees, and other required documents to the Connecticut Secretary of the State. Once approved, the registration is valid for four years. After that, the business must renew the registration.