A corporation, limited liability company, limited partnership or limited liability partnership which regularly conducts business or renders a professional service in Texas under a name other than its legal name (as stated in its certificate of formation or amendments thereto) must file an assumed name certificate with the Texas Secretary of State. In addition, an assumed name certificate must be filed with the county clerk in the county in which the registered office is located and the county in which the principal office is located if these are not the same county.
Travis Texas Assumed Name Certificate is a legally required document used for conducting business under a fictitious name in Travis County, Texas. It is also known as doing business as (DBA) certificate or trade/fictitious name registration. This certificate allows individuals, partnerships, or corporations to operate under a name different from their legal name. To obtain a Travis Texas Assumed Name Certificate, the business owner needs to file an application with the Travis County Clerk's office. This application typically includes the following information: 1. Business Name: The desired fictitious name under which the business will operate. 2. Business Owner(s): Full legal names and addresses of the individual(s) or entity owning the business. 3. Business Address: The physical address where the business will be conducted. 4. Type of Business: A brief description of the nature of the business. Once the application is completed and submitted, a fee is often required, though the exact amount may vary. After receiving the certificate, it is generally valid for a certain period, typically five years, after which it may need to be renewed. Different types of Travis Texas Assumed Name Certificates may include: 1. Individual Assumed Name Certificate: Used when an individual operates the business under a fictitious name. The individual's legal name and personal information are required to obtain this certificate. 2. Partnership Assumed Name Certificate: Used when a partnership (two or more individuals) operates the business under a fictitious name. The legal names and personal information of each partner must be provided. 3. Corporation/Limited Partnership Assumed Name Certificate: Used when a corporation or limited partnership operates the business under a fictitious name. The legal name, address, and information of the corporate entity or limited partnership are required. The purpose of a Travis Texas Assumed Name Certificate is to provide transparency and protect consumers by ensuring they have accurate information about the businesses they engage with. It allows businesses to establish a brand presence while maintaining legal compliance in Travis County, Texas.
