Trade Name Application
Trade Name Forms
The forms must be hand signed by the applicant(s) and notarized by the town clerk or another notary.
Trade Name Applications (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 individuals, not business entities (artificial persons).
Trade Name Applications (Business Organizations)
Use this form if you are filing a trade name for a business organization registered with the Secretary of the State. Please verify your business name, business ID/ALEI (authoritative legal entity identifier) and active status using our
Business Search tool. The name, business ID, and address 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, contact the Secretary of the State Business Services Division to resolve the business status at
bsd@ct.gov.
Trade Name Cancellation (All Filer Types)
Use this form to cancel a trade name that was previously filed.
Renewal for Trade Names
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*
CGS 7-34a - Misc. Document Filing (trade names) Fee: $20
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**Please note: Checks may be made payable to the Town of Canaan, or payment may be made in cash.
We do not accept credit cards.
