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Trade Name

Trade Name Registration

State law requires that any person doing business in Connecticut under any name other than their own must either register a trade name in the town where their business is conducted, or register with the Secretary of State's office as a corporation or limited liability company.  CT State Statute 35-1)

Home businesses must obtain a permit from the Planning and Zoning Department. Bring proper identification, such as a driver's license or photo ID, to the Town Clerk's Office to file your Trade Name Certificate.

Detailed instructions and forms can be found here: CT Trade Names

Trade Name Cancellation

If you cease operations under your trade name or if you decide to change your trade name, you must file a Trade Name Cancellation. All parties who signed the initial Trade Name Certificate must appear to sign the cancellation.

Detailed instructions and forms can be found here: CT Trade Names

Renewals

Under the new law, all trade names will expire 5 years from the date they are filed. Trade names existing prior to January 1, 2025 will expire on December 31, 2029. 

Fees

  • The fee for filing a Trade Name is $20.
  • The fee to file a Trade Name Cancellation is $20.