Short answer. The Minnesota Secretary of State, for individuals and for corporations, LLCs and limited partnerships using a name other than their legal one. An annual renewal is required to stay in good standing. A certificate that lapses can be reinstated by filing the renewal and the fee.
At a glance
- Called
- assumed name
- Where to file
- State office
- Filing fee
- $50 online or in person (expedited), $30 by mail.
- Local fees vary
- No local filing
- How long it lasts
- See the rule
- Newspaper notice
- Yes
- Online filing
- File through the Business and Liens System.
Renewal, with dates
An annual renewal is required to stay in good standing. A certificate that lapses can be reinstated by filing the renewal and the fee.
For a registration filed on Sunday, November 22, 2026:
- Sole proprietor or partnership: An annual renewal is required to stay in good standing. A certificate that lapses can be reinstated by filing the renewal and the fee.
The newspaper notice
Publish the certificate for two consecutive issues in the legal notices of a newspaper in the county of the principal place of business. Failing to publish may make the certificate invalid.
Your own date: open the calculator set to Minnesota.
Official sources
- Minnesota Secretary of State: Assumed name/DBA (checked November 2026)
- Minnesota Secretary of State: Assumed name registration form (checked November 2026)
General information, not legal advice; we are not lawyers. Checked November 2026 against the pages above. Fees and forms change, and a county or town office can add its own steps, so confirm with the filing office before you file. We don't file DBAs or trade names for anyone.
Questions people ask
Where is a DBA filed in Minnesota?
It's called a assumed name. The Minnesota Secretary of State, for individuals and for corporations, LLCs and limited partnerships using a name other than their legal one.
What does it cost to register a business name in Minnesota?
$50 online or in person (expedited), $30 by mail.
How long does a Minnesota assumed name last?
An annual renewal is required to stay in good standing. A certificate that lapses can be reinstated by filing the renewal and the fee.
Does Minnesota require a newspaper notice?
Yes. Publish the certificate for two consecutive issues in the legal notices of a newspaper in the county of the principal place of business. Failing to publish may make the certificate invalid.
Can the filing be done online in Minnesota?
File through the Business and Liens System.
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