Iowa Resolution to Adopt Fictitious Name [490.401] is a legal document that allows businesses and organizations located in the state of Iowa to use a fictitious or assumed name for their business. This document is filed with the Iowa Secretary of State and is necessary in order for a business to legally conduct business operations in Iowa using a name different from its legal name. There are two types of Iowa Resolution to Adopt Fictitious Name [490.401]: (1) filing for an assumed name for an Iowa corporation or limited liability company; and (2) filing a fictitious name for an unincorporated business. The resolution must include the name of the business, the address of the business, and the name of the incorporated or the owner of the business. The resolution must also be signed by the incorporated or the owner of the business and notarized. Once the resolution is filed with the Iowa Secretary of State, the business may begin using the new, fictitious name for its operations.