Assumed Name State Statutes:

Who needs to register under the assumed business name act?

     Sole proprietorships - Businesses defined under state law as being owned by an individual or a married couple.

     General partnerships - An Association of two or more persons who carry on as co-owners of a for-profit business entity.

Basically, if you fill out a 1040 tax form each year, an Assumed Name Certificate should be filed.  If your business is incorporated or an LLC, it is not necessary to file for an Assumed Name Certificate.

How to register for an Assumed Name Certificate:

     1.  Apply through our website portal ( https://ilclark.fidlar.com/ILClarkVS/Apex.WebPortal/applications )  or use our courtesy computer to start the process.  

     2.  Once submitted, all parties must come in to have their form signed and notarized and pay the $5.00 filing fee.

     3.  A Certificate of Intention will be issued to the business owner(s) and needs to run in the local newspaper for three consecutive weeks.  The notice must appear in the newspaper within 15 days from the initial filing with the County Clerk's office.

     4.  The newspaper will publish the notice once a week for three consecutive weeks in the legal notice section.  Payment for the publication is the responsibility of the business owner(s)

     5.  Upon completion of the three weeks publication, the newspaper will send the Publication Notice to the County Clerk's office.

     6.  The County Clerk's office will then issue your Certificate of Ownership which shows that your business is registered in Clark County.  The Clerk's office will contact you to either pick up your certificate or mail your certificate.

     7.  The Clerk's office does not provide business or legal advice.

     8.  No refunds will be issued.