Businesses that file with the Secretary of State (corporations, nonprofit corporations, Limited Liability Companies (LLC), Limited Partnerships (LP), Limited Liability Partnerships (LLP), etc.) are required to file assumed name filing with the Secretary of State if the business entity is conducting business under a name that is different than what is on record with the Secretary of State. Businesses that file with the Secretary of State do not file assumed names at the county.

Individuals (sole proprietorships) and General Partnerships that are conducting business under a name other than the real name of the individual or the general partnerships are required to file an assumed name with the County Recorder in each county in which they are ?situated?.