Assumed Name Certificate, Co-partnership & Dissolution

Business Names & Registration

Persons who own, conduct, or transact business in St. Joseph County are required by statute to file their business names in the county on forms provided by the County Clerk’s Office.

Registration Forms

Download fillable forms below. Visit our office or call (269) 467-5602 for physical copies.

Filing Requirements

Certified copies are issued upon acceptance. Each certificate is valid for five years and requires notarization.

Filing online is required in every county where business is conducted.

Owners must file updates if the principal address changes or if partners are added/deleted.

County registration only handles business names; check with local/state agencies for other regulations.

Filing Fees

Make money orders payable to: St. Joseph County Clerk

New/Renewal (Includes 2 Certified Copies): $10.00

Dissolution (Includes 2 Certified Copies): $10.00

Additional Certified Copies: $2.00/Each

DO NOT File at the County Level:

Corporations, LLCs, and Limited Partnerships must file with the State of Michigan:

Corporations & LLCs

Limited Partnerships

Assumed Names / Nonprofits owned by Corporations

Michigan Economic Development Corp:
(517) 373-9808 | www. Michigan.org

Vital Records & Business Search

Access Assumed Name and Co-Partnership record indices online via the Fidlar portal.