Assumed Business Names

Transacting Business in Michigan

A sole proprietor and a general partnership conducting or transacting business in this state under a name other than the real name of the person(s) must file a Certificate of Assumed Name or Certificate of Co-Partnership.

Application Process

You may come into our office and complete the entire process in person. You also have the option to submit your application for an Assumed Name using our online application; Once completed, come to our office with your Driver's License or valid ID and we will complete the process with you.

Certificates of Assumed Name

The Certificate of Assumed Name form must be filed in the county where the business is located and may also be filed in each county where you are conducting or transacting business.

If the business address is not in Grand Traverse County, a copy of the Certificate of Assumed Name that has been filed in the county where the business address is located must be provided at the time of filing.

Certificates of Co-Partnership

Certificate of Co-Partnership must only be filed in the county where the business address is located.

Similar Names

We cannot accept assumed names that are similar to another name already on file.

Advice

The County Clerk office staff cannot give legal and/or business advice.  You may wish to contact your legal or business counsel for more information.