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Vital Records/Assumed Names and Co-Partnerships
Business name registrations for Assumed Names and Co-Partnerships are available through the Oakland County Clerk's Office.
Protection of a business name is established by registering the name in each county in which the business is being conducted (unless filed as a corporation). Visit the State of Michigan website to find out more about Corporations or Incorporating.
There are two types of registrations at the county level:
| 1. | An Assumed Name consists of one or more parties. It is more binding since all parties listed must sign the documents in front of a notary public and no changes can be made without the signatures of all parties involved. | | 2. | A Co-Partnership consists of two or more parties, but may be dissolved or changed by the signature of any party. |
 Assumed Name Certificate and Instructions (file size 69k)
Discontinuance of an Assumed Name (file size 36k)
Assumed Name-Address Change/Legal Name Change (file size 14k)
Co-Partnership Certificate and Instructions (file size 51k)
Discontinuance of a Co-Partnership (file size 38k)
Certificates may be submitted in person or by mail (get address). You must include a stamped, self-addressed envelope. Hours are Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (Please note our busiest hours are between 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.)
Filing Fees:
| Assumed Name Certificate | $10.00 | | Discontinuance of Assumed Name | $10.00 | | Assumed Name-Address Change/Legal Name Change | $10.00 | | Co-Partnership Certificate | $10.00 | | Discontinuance of Co-Partnership | $10.00 |
Each business name is valid for 5 years, subject to renewal. We are prohibited by law from accepting a name for filing that is the same as or similar to another name already on file. (Keep in mind that spelling variations may exist.) You may search the online business name search above for availability of a name. Please note that final approval of a business name is the decision of the Oakland County Clerk's Office. Contact us if you have further questions.
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