Tennessee Entity Name Reservation
Name reservation protects the preferred name of your entity while you prepare to file formation documents with the state. Depending on entity type, reservations may be eligible for renewal if more time is needed. See the table below for more information on filing a name reservation in Tennessee.
Tennessee Entity Name Reservation Licenses
Tennessee Foreign Company Name Registration
Agency: | Tennessee Secretary of State - Division of Business Services |
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | $20 |
Notes: | Name registrations are good for the remainder of the calendar year in which they are filed. |
Registration Renewal
Form: | Application for Renewal of Registration of Foreign Company Name |
Agency Fee: | $20 |
Due: | Name registrations expire on December 31 of each year. |
Tennessee Name Reservation
Agency: | Tennessee Secretary of State - Division of Business Services |
Cancelation of Reserved or Registered Name
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | $20 |
Amendment of Reserved or Registered Name
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | $20 |
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | $20 |
Notes: | Names are reserved for 120 days. |
Renewal Not Required
Not required
Name reservations cannot be renewed.