How Do I Take My Husband's Name off the Sole Proprietorship Business?
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The name of a sole proprietorship is registered with state and local offices, listing the owners involved. In some cases an amendment of the form may be filed, in other cases, a new registration may be filed. The procedures for registering a "fictitious name" for a sole proprietorship or partnership vary by state. In some cases, the small business owner simply fills out a form—known as a "doing business as" form or DBA—available at its city or county offices, has the form notarized, and pays a registration fee ranging from $10 to $100. The fee for registering a name in Maryland is $25. In other cases, the small business owner is required to print a legal notice announcing the fictitious name in a local newspaper. There may be local requirements that apply, you may call the clerk at city hall to inquire about municipal licensing requirements.
Please see the following regarding registering a trade name with the state:
The fee is $25.00. Checks should be payable to: DEPARTMENT OF ASSESSMENTS AND TAXATION
Filings submitted in person at the Charter Division office and processed on a while-you-wait basis, as well as filings by fax are subject to an additional $50.00 surcharge for Expedited Service. Visit our web page to view our fee schedule and a list of all service fees at http://www.dat.state.md.us/sdatweb/fees.html.
Mail the completed form and check to: Charter Division
Department of Assessments and Taxation
301 W. Preston Street, Room 801
Baltimore, Maryland 21201
