Trade Name Application

Maryland State Department of Assessments & Taxation TRADE NAME APPLICATION FILING FEE: $25.00; EXPEDITED FEE: ADDITIONAL $50.00; TOTAL EXPEDITED SERVICE: $75.00 (Make checks payable to Department of Assessments and Taxation) Note: Prior to registering the business name of a home improvement company with the Department of Assessments & Taxation, an applicant is advised to contact the Home Improvement Commission at 410-230-6171 to ensure a specific name is available. 1)TRADE NAME: (Only one trade name may appear on this line) 2)STREET ADDRESS(ES) WHERE NAME IS USED: CITY: STATE: ZIP: Post office box number is only accepted when part of the physical address. 3)FULL LEGAL NAME OF OWNER OF BUSINESS OR INDIVIDUAL USING THE TRADE NAME: If more than one owner, attach an additional sheet listing each owner with his/her address. Be sure each owner signs this form. 4)If the owner is an individual or general partnership, do they have a personal propertyaccount (an 223L224 number)? Circle one: YES NO IF YES, WHAT IS THAT NUMBER? IF NO, see item 4 of the Trade Name Application Instructions. 5)ADDRESS OF OWNER: CITY: STATE: ZIP: Post office box number is only accepted when part of the physical address. 6)DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS: I affirm and acknowledge under penalties of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct to the best of my knowledge. SIGNATURE OF OWNER (AUTHORIZED TITLE) SIGNATURE OF OWNER (AUTHORIZED TITLE) SIGNATURE OF OWNER (AUTHORIZED TITLE) SIGNATURE OF OWNER (AUTHORIZED TITLE) 30l West Preston Street- Room 801 - Baltimore, Maryland 21201 Phone: (410) 767-1350 - TTY Users call Maryland Relay 1-800-735-2258 - Toll Free in MD: 1-888-246-5941 Website: http://www.dat.maryland.gov Rev: 6/2018 American LegalNet, Inc. www.FormsWorkFlow.com TRADE NAME APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS General Information Registering this trade name will not guarantee acceptance by the Maryland Home Improvement Commission. Prior to registering the business name of a home improvement company with the Maryland State Department of Assessments and Taxation, an applicant is advised to contact the Commission at 410-230-6171 to ensure a specific name is available. 1.The fee is $25.00. Checks should be payable to: DEPARTMENT OF ASSESSMENTS AND Filings submitted in person at the Charter Division office and processed on a while-you-wait basisare subject to an additional $50.00 surcharge for Expedited Service. Visit our web page to view our feeschedule and a list of all service fees at Mail the completed form and check to: Charter Division Walk-in hours are 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. For same day service fees must be paid by check, cash ormoney order.he Department of Assessments and Taxation no longer accept via Trade Name Applications for filing. Pleasevisit our online business registration portal toregister your business:https://egov.maryland.gov/businessexpressTrade name applications must be signed to be accepted.If the name is available and all items on the form are completed, SDAT will accept the filing for record andanacknowledgement, with the filing date will be sent to the 223Address of Owner224 (unless otherwise stated),ordinarilywithin weeks of acceptance.This filing is effective for five years from the date of acceptance by SDAT. During the last six months of theperiodthe filing may be renewed for an additional five years. If not renewed, the Department will forfeit thetrade nameand a new application must be filed.NOTICE: Acceptance of a trade name application does not confer on the owner any greater right to usethe name than he otherwise already has. The Department checks the name only against other tradenames filed with this Department. Federal trademarks, State service marks, records in other states andtrade names are not meant to reserve the name for its owners, to act as a trademark filing or to confer onthe owner any greater right to the name than he already possesses. For further information, contact yourlawyer, accountant or financial advisor. Revised American LegalNet, Inc. www.FormsWorkFlow.com HOW TO COMPLETE TRADE NAME APPLICATION All blanks on the form must be typed or printed legibly, with black ink, with an original signature (no stamps, photocopies or carbon copy). Numbers correspond to item numbers on the trade name application: TRADE NAME 226 Only one trade name may appear on this line. To file more than one trade name, complete aseparate application for each and send separate checks. No trade name may contain a term that implies itis a type of entity that it is not (i.e., if the owner is an individual, 223Inc.224 cannot be in the trade name).Check the name on the business data search section of our web site 226 www.dat.maryland.gov.STREET ADDRESS(ES) WHERE NAME IS USED 226 List the full address, including street address, city,state and zip code. Post office box number is only accepted when part of the physical address. Out-of-stateaddresses are acceptable.FULL NAME OF LEGAL ENTITY OR INDIVIDUAL USING THE TRADE NAME 226 Legal entities may beowners of the trade name. If the legal entity is the owner the legal entity must be registered with MD Dept ofAssessments and Taxation. If more than one owner, attach an additional sheet listing each owner with his/heraddress. Be sure each owner signs this form.UNINCORPORATED ACCOUNT (answer YES or NO). If yes, indicate unincorporated account number.Note: All Unincorporated businesses that own or lease personal property (furniture, fixtures, tools, machinery,equipment, etc.) or anticipate owning or leasing personal property in the future, or need a business licensemust file an annual personal property return with this Department. Registration applications can be obtained bycontacting your local Assessment office or by calling (410) 767-.ADDRESS OF OWNER 226 List the full address including street address, city, state and zip code. Post officebox number is only accepted when a part of the physical address. Attach an additional sheet for all owners222addresses, if needed.DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS 226 State the nature of business.SIGNATURE 226 Each person listed as an owner must sign. If a legal entity is the owner of the trade name,the person who signs for the entity must list his/her title. Note: The laws governing the formation and operation of business entities involves more than filing documents with our office, we suggest you consult an attorney, accountant or other professional. The State Department of Assessments & Taxation staff cannot offer business counseling or legal advice. Revised American LegalNet, Inc. www.FormsWorkFlow.com