Application
You can now find the Trade Name application on the Secretary of State website, here.
There are now two different types of Trade Names, please read below to ensure you fill out the correct appalication.
Trade Name Application/Amend (Natural Persons) - Use this form for applications filed by one or more individuals (natural persons). The term “natural persons” is used here to highlight that these are filed by people/individuals, not business entities (artificial persons).
Addendum - Use the addendum if 3 or more individuals are applying for the trade name.
Trade Name Application/Amend (Business Organizations) - Use for business organizations registered with the Secretary of the State. Verify the business organization is registered at business.ct.gov. Active business names are unique in the state and the business ID/ALEI (authoritative legal entity identifier) is a unique number given to a business when it forms with the Secretary. The name and business ID should match exactly what you see on business.ct.gov. The status of the business organization must be active. If the business organization has another status, refer them to the Business Services Division for resolution, bsd@ct.gov. Address or principal location must be located in Hartford, CT in order to file in town.
Trade Name Cancellation - Use this form if a filer wishes to cancel a trade name prior to expiration. To keep the form simple, we have designed for one person to file and affirm that the filer is authorized to do so.
Return application
Before a trade name can be issued to a person or company, the application must be completed and notarized. The application can be obtained in person.
Fees:
Record Trade Name Application/Cancellation - $20
To notarized Trade Name Appliction at the Hartford Town & City Clerks Office - $5 additional (Please DO NOT sign document until in person and you MUST have two forms of identification)
Certified Copy - $3
For any further information, please contact the Hartford Town & City Clerk's office at (860) 757-9750 or at Hartford City Hall 550 Main Street, Hartford, CT 06103