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The enactment of the Omnibus Regulatory reform Act of 1998 requires that trade names be registered with the
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Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs (DCRA). Complete this application to register your trade name. A
$50.00 fee must be submitted for each trade name registration. Make check payable to DC Treasurer.
Defendant(s)
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This Packet Includes:
Trade Name Application Form
Amendment & Cancellation Form
Important Information
THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK
INSTRUCTIONS TO REGISTER A TRADE NAME
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1. Enter the trade name you want to register. Trade names may include the words "company", "and sons", or "and
associates." Trade names may not include the true and real name of persons conducting the business, the words
"corporation," "incorporated," "partnership," "limited", or any verification. Sexually explicit words or terms are also
forbidden. Registration of corporate, partnership or limited liability company names is not required.
GREETINGS:
2. Enter the full legal name of the entity or individual using the trade name.
WE COMMAND YOU, that all business
3. Check the appropriate type of entity. Check only one.
and excuses being laid aside, you and each of you attend before
,
the Honorable
at the
Court
4. Enter your Federal Employer Identification Number (FEIN). You may also use your Social Security Number, if you do
located at
County of
not have an FEIN.
in room
, on the
day of
, 20
, at
o'clock in the
noon, and at any recessed
or adjourned name of the person give evidence as a witness in this response the part of the
5. Enter the full legaldate, to testify and submitting the application. If same as action on to Question 2, please indicate
“Same as Question 2.” If owner(s) of the trade name is/are individuals then provide the individual's name and
address. The social security numbers should be provided if applicant does not have FEIN.
6. Enter applicant’s title in business entity.
Your failure to comply with this subpoena is punishable as a contempt of court and will make you liable to
thethe complete business address of business/individual identifiedmaximum penaltyfuture mailingsall damages sustained as a
party on whose behalf this subpoena was issued for a in Question 2. All of $50 and and any
7. Enter
result of your failure to registration
certification requested on this comply. form will be sent to this address. Any address change must be submitted
in writing to DCRA to the mailing address below.
Witness, Honorable
Questions 8 and 9 apply to corporations, partnerships or limited liability companies only.
Court in
County,
day of
, one of the Justices of the
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8. Enter the name, title and home address of one officer, director, manager or partner.
9. Enter the name, company and address of the registered agent.
(Attorney must sign above and type name below)
The application must be signed and dated. Please also provide a phone number and email address. A certificate of
trade name registration will be mailed once the trade name registration has been completely processed.
10. Make check for applicable fees payable to DC Treasurer. Send completed forms and payment to:
Attorney(s) for
MAILING ADDRESS:
DCRA
CORPORATIONS DIVISION
ATTN: TRADE NAME REGISTRATION
941 N. CAPITOL STREET, NE, ROOM 7200
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20002
WEB SITE URL:
HTTP://WWW.DCRA.DC.GOV
OFFICE LOCATION:
BUSINESS LICENSE CENTER
941 N. CAPITOL STREET, N.E., ROOM 1100
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20002
Office and P.O. Address
HOURS OF OPERATION:
8:30 A.M. – 4:15 P.M.
CONTACT INFORMATION:
Telephone No.:
PHONE: (202) 442-4432 FAX: (202) 442-4523
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E-Mail Address:
Mobile Tel. No.:
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Trade Name Registration Form: Important Information
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• The enactment of the DC Omnibus Law 20-212 requires individuals to register trade names with the DC Department of Consumer
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and Regulatory Affairs.
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• The new law allows businesses to use fictitious names in conducting business, including transacting business with vendors and
financial institutions.
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• The trade name registration officially records the names of all owners associated with a fictitious name.
• Businesses with fictitious names can now undertake legal action under the trade name registration.
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• Businesses can change the name, change ownership, or cancel the trade name registration.
• Businesses may include the words company, and sons or and associates in the trade name.
• Businesses are prohibited from using names that include the true and real name of the person conducting the business, sexually
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explicit or other forbidden terms, or the term corporation, incorporated, partnership, limited, or inc.
JUDICIAL SUBPOENA
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Name Changes and Cancellations
A business entity must file an amendment to a trade name with the Department when:
• The true and real name of a person conducting a business with a trade name registered in the District changes.
• The mailing address set forth on the registration or on any filed amendment change
THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK
• A transfer occurs
A business entity must file a cancellation with the Department when: use of a trade name discontinued. A business entity
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must file a notice of cancellation and a new trade name registered before conducting or transacting any business when:
• An addition, deletion, or change of persons or persons conducting or transacting business on behalf of the trade name occurs.
• The wording or spelling of the trade name changes
GREETINGS:
Registration and Renewal
Certification will WE COMMAND YOU, that all business of the registration of the authorized persons of the business
be required on the application for trade name and excuses being laid aside, you and each of you attend
at the
Court
entitythe Honorable limited to the following types of business registrations:
including, but not
before
located at
County of
The sole proprietor of a sole proprietorship
in room
, on or domestic day of or limited partnership or limited liability partnership. the
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, at
o'clock in
noon, and at any recessed
A general partner of a foreign the
general
An organizer or managing member of a foreign or domestic as a witnesscompany action on the part of the
or adjourned date, to testify and give evidence limited liability in this
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• An incorporator, director, or officer of a foreign or domestic corporation.
If the trade name registration is related to a person registered with a basic business license the trade name registration shall have the
same expiration date as the basic business license. Otherwise, the registration will remain in effect for two years from the date of
issuance.
Your failure to comply with this subpoena is punishable as a contempt of court and will make you liable to
the party on whose behalf this subpoena was issued for a maximum penalty of $50 and all damages sustained as a
result of your failure Certification
Required Registration andto comply.
Unless exempt under section 47-2851.2 of the District of Columbia Code.
Witness, Honorable
, the of the Justices of the
• Registration with other agencies does not preclude any person from filing a similar trade name withoneDepartment.
• Registration with the Department may not satisfy the legal requirements for registration with other agencies including the Alcohol
Court in
County,
day of
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Beverage Control Regulation Administration.
(Attorney must sign above and type name below)
Attorney(s) for
Office and P.O. Address
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E-Mail Address:
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Trade Name Registration Form
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INSTRUCTIONS: Complete the form below to register your trade name. Make copies of this form to register additional
Defendant(s)
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trade . . . . . . .There . . a . . . .fee for .each .registration. . . . . . check .payable.to .DC Treasurer. Mail your completed form
. names. . . . . is . $50 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Make . . . . . . . . . .
and payment to the address below.
THE PEOPLE OF
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DCRA
CORPORATIONS DIVISION
THE STATE OFNAME REGISTRATION
ATTN: TRADE NEW YORK
941 N. CAPITOL STREET, NE, ROOM 7200
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20002
FEES:
$50.00 for registration of each trade name
$50.00 for renewal of each trade name
GREETINGS:
$25.00 for each amendment to a registered trade name
$25.00 for each cancellation of a registered trade name
WE COMMAND YOU, that all business and excuses being laid aside, you and each of you attend before
,
the Honorable
at the
Court
located at
County of
1. TRADENAME: (Please print the Trade Name as it should appear on the certificate)
in room
, on the
day of
, 20
, at
o'clock in the
noon, and at any recessed
or adjourned date, to testify and give evidence as a witness in this action on the part of the
2. FULL LEGAL NAME OF ENTITY/INDIVIDUAL USING THE TRADENAME:
Your failure to comply with this subpoena is punishable as a contempt of court and will make you liable to
the party on whose behalf this
3. TYPE OF ENTITY: (Check only one) subpoena was issued for a maximum penalty of $50 and all damages sustained as a
result of your failure to (If your business is located outside of DC, a resident/registered agent is required).
___ Sole Proprietor comply.
___ Corporation
Witness, Honorable
County,
___ Limited Liability Company
Court in
___ Limited Liability Partnership
, one of the Justices of the
day of
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___ Limited Partnership
___ General Partnership
(Attorney must sign above and type name below)
4. FEIN NUMBER: (Use your Social Security Number if you do not have a Federal Employee Identification Number)
Attorney(s) for
5. FULL LEGAL NAME OF PERSON SUBMITTING THIS FORM: (If same as Question 2, indicate “Same as Question 2”)
Office and P.O. Address
6. APPLICANT’S TITLE IN BUSINESS ENTITY:
Telephone No.:
Facsimile No.:
E-Mail Address:
Mobile Tel. No.:
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7. COMPLETE BUSINESS ADDRESS: (Provide business address of entity/individual indicated in Question 2)
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Street address
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For corporations, partnerships and limited liability companies:
Zip code
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8. NAME AND HOME ADDRESS OF ONE OFFICER/DIRECTOR/MANAGER/PARTNER:
Name ___________________________________________ Title __________________________
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Home address
City
State
Zip code
THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK
9. NAME AND ADDRESS OF REGISTERED AGENT:
Name ___________________________________________ Company_________________________
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Street address
GREETINGS:
City
State
Zip code
WE COMMAND YOU, that all business and excuses being laid aside, you and each of you attend before
,
the Honorable
at the
Court
I certify that the information in this TRADE NAME REGISTRATION APPLICATION in the District of
located at
County of
Columbia is true.
in room
, on the
day of
, 20
, at
o'clock in the
noon, and at any recessed
or adjourned date, to testify and give evidence as a witness in this action
____________________________________________________________ on the part of the
__________________
Signature of Business Owner (Required)
Date
(______) __________________________
____________________________________
Business Telephone Number
E-mail Address
For Office Use Only
Registration Number ________________
Your failure to comply with this subpoena is punishable as a contempt of court and will make you liable to
the party on whose behalf this subpoena was issued for a maximum penalty of $50 and all damages sustained as a
result of your failure to comply.
Court in
Witness, Honorable
County,
, one of the Justices of the
day of
, 20
CRIMINAL PENALTIES FOR MAKING FALSE STATEMENTS
Any person convicted of making false statements shall be fined not more than $1,000 or imprisoned for not more than 180 days, or both.
A person commit the offense of making false statements if that person willfully makes a false statement that is in fact material, in writing,
(Attorney must sign above and the name below)
directly or indirectly to any instrumentality of the District of Columbia government, under circumstance in which type statement could
reasonably be expected to be relied upon as true. (D.C. Code §22-2405)
D.C. INSPECTOR GENERAL HOTLINE
If you are aware of corruption, fraud, waste, abuse, or mismanagement involving any D.C. government agency, official or program,
Attorney(s) 521-1639 (toll free). All reports are
contact the Office of the Inspector General (OIG) at the OIG Hotline, (202) 727-0267 or (800) for
confidential and you may remain anonymous. By law, government employees are protected from reprisals or retaliation by their
employers for reporting to the OIG. The information you provide may result in an investigation leading to administrative action, civil
penalties or criminal prosecution in appropriate cases.
NOTICE OF NON-DISCRIMINATION
In Accordance with the D.C. Human Rights Act of 1977, as amended, D.C. Code Office 2.1401.01 et seq., (“the Act”) the District of
section and P.O. Address
Columbia does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, martial status, personal appearance, sexual
orientation, familial status, family responsibilities, matriculation, political affiliation, disabilities, source of income, or place of residence or
business. Discrimination in violation of the act will not be tolerated. Violators will be subject to disciplinary action.
Telephone No.:
Facsimile No.:
E-Mail Address:
Mobile Tel. No.:
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Trade Name Amendments & Cancellations Form
INSTRUCTIONS:
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FEES:
If you are making modifications to a Trade Name
$50.00 for registration of each trade name
Registration or need to cancel a previous registration, Defendant(s) for renewal of each trade name
$50.00
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. . . . . . . . . . information . . . . . . . . check
. . . . . . each
please .complete .the . . . . . . . . .below.. Make . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$25.00. for . . . amendment to a registered trade name
payable to DC Treasurer. Mail your completed form and
$25.00 for each cancellation of a registered trade name
payment to the address below.
DCRA
THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK
CORPORATIONS DIVISION
ATTN: TRADE NAME REGISTRATION
TO 941 N. CAPITOL STREET, NE, ROOM 7200
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20002
I. CANCEL REGISTRATION. Complete this section to cancel the original registration:
GREETINGS:
TRADENAME
Date filed
Registration No.
WE COMMAND YOU, that all business and cancellation
excuses being laid aside, you and each of you attend before
Date of
,
the Honorable
at the
Court
located at must first cancel the original registration (Section I above), then
County of
II. CHANGE OWNERSHIP. To change ownership, you
complete this section: , on the
in room
day of
, 20
, at
o'clock in the
noon, and at any recessed
or adjourned date, to testify and give evidence as a witness in this action on the part of the
Current owner's signature (required)
TRADENAME
Date filed
Registration No.
New owner of trade name (please print)
Signature (required)
Your failure to comply with this subpoena is punishable as a contempt of court and will make you liable to
the party on whose behalf this subpoena was
Effective date of new ownership: __________________issued for a maximum penalty of $50 and all damages sustained as a
result of your failure to comply.
III. CHANGE NAME. To change a trade name, you must first cancel the original registration (Section I above),
the complete this section:
Court in
TRADENAME
Witness, Honorable
County,
, one of the Justices of the
day of
New Trade Name
Effective date of name change: __________________
, 20
Date filed
Registration No.
Owner's signature (required)
(Attorney must sign above and type name below)
CRIMINAL PENALTIES FOR MAKING FALSE STATEMENTS
Any person convicted of making false statements shall be fined not more than $1,000 or imprisoned for not more than 180 days, or both.
Attorney(s) for
A person commit the offense of making false statements if that person willfully makes a false statement that is in fact material, in writing,
directly or indirectly to any instrumentality of the District of Columbia government, under circumstance in which the statement could
reasonably be expected to be relied upon as true. (D.C. Code §22-2405)
D.C. INSPECTOR GENERAL HOTLINE
If you are aware of corruption, fraud, waste, abuse, or mismanagement involving any D.C. government agency, official or program,
contact the Office of the Inspector General (OIG) at the OIG Hotline, (202) 727-0267 or (800) 521-1639 (toll free). All reports are
Office and P.O. Address
confidential and you may remain anonymous. By law, government employees are protected from reprisals or retaliation by their
employers for reporting to the OIG. The information you provide may result in an investigation leading to administrative action, civil
penalties or criminal prosecution in appropriate cases.
NOTICE OF NON-DISCRIMINATION
In Accordance with the D.C. Human Rights Act of 1977, as amended, D.C. Code section 2.1401.01 et seq., (“the Act”) the District of
Telephone No.:
Columbia does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, martial status, personal appearance,
Facsimile No.:
sexual orientation, familial status, family responsibilities, matriculation, political affiliation, disabilities, source of income, or place of
residence or business. Discrimination in violation of the act will not be tolerated. Violators will beAddress:disciplinary action.
E-Mail subject to
Mobile Tel. No.:
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