State website: www.legis.state.la.us
State law reference for name registration:
Louisiana Statutes Annotated,
Sections 51:281+.
Registration of business name requirements:
Registration is mandatory. The
applicant must register with the Clerk
of the court in the parish or parishes in
which the person intends to or conducts
the business. (Section 51:281).
Registration fee: $50.00
Term of registration: None stated in
statute.
Name requirements: The name can be
in any language, but must be in English
on the certificate. The name shall not
suggest that the business is a government
agency. The name also shall not
contain the name of a public facility. In
addition, the name must not falsely suggest
that the business is incorporated.
(Sections 51:281, 281.2).
Registration application requirements:
The applicant must file a certificate
before the person intends to conduct
business. The certificate must set forth
the name of the business, the real full
name of the owner(s), and the post office
address of the owner(s). (Section
51:281).
Publication requirements: None
stated.
Office for registration: The applicant
must register with the Clerk of the Court
in the parish or parishes in which the
person intends to or conducts the business
and with the Secretary of States
office. (Section 51:281).
Sec. of State Commercial Division
P O Box 94125
Baton Rouge, LA 70804-9125
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