State website: www.delaware.gov
State law reference for partnership regulation:
Delaware Code Annotated, Title 6, Chapter 15, Section
1501+. (Please see Revised Uniform Partnership
Act).
Statement of Partnership Authority Registration:
Filing is optional, but mandatory if partnership intends
to hold real estate in its name. Initial registration is
with the Secretary of State. A certified copy must
also be filed with the clerk of any county in which
the partnership owns real estate. (Section 15-105 and
Section 15-303).
Partnership Authority registration fee: $100.00
State law reference for name registration: Delaware
Code Annotated, Title 6, Chapter 31, Sections 3101+.
Registration of business name requirements:
228 Partnership Registration is mandatory. The applicant must register
with the office of the Prothonotary in the county where
the person is transacting business. (Section 3101).
Business name registration fee: $75 for 120 days.
(Section 15-109).
Term of registration: 120 days. (Section 15-109).
Name requirements: None stated in statute.
Registration application requirements: The certificate
shall contain the trade name, the Christian name
and the surname of the persons transacting business,
the date when the business was organized. The person
signing shall attach an affidavit affirming that everything
included is true. (Section 3101).
Publication requirements: None stated.
Office for registration: The applicant must register
with the office of the Prothonotary in the county
where the applicant is transacting business. (Section
3101).
Delaware Division of Corporations
401 Federal Street – Suite 4
Dover, DE 19901
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