The Iowa Resolution to Adopt Fictitious Name is a legal document that is used to create a new name for an existing business. The Resolution is used when a business owner wishes to change the name of their business to something different from their current name. The Resolution is filed with the Iowa Secretary of State's office and must include the current business name, the desired fictitious name, and the county in which the business is located. Once the Resolution is approved by the Secretary of State's office, the fictitious name is legally recognized and can be used by the business. There are two types of Iowa Resolution to Adopt Fictitious Name: a Standard Resolution and an Expedited Resolution. The Standard Resolution is the most common and is used when the business owner wishes to change the name of their business to something different from their current name. The Expedited Resolution is used when the name change is urgent and the business owner needs the new name approved quickly.