Business Registration/Licensing | Kentucky Secretary Of State

700 Capital Avenue, Suite 152, Frankfort, KY 40601

Eligibility

The name of the new business must be available for use. A business name is not available if it is already being used by an existing business on file with the Office of the Secretary of State. The availability of a name may be checked in writing or by phone.

Hours

mon 8:00am - 4:00pm tue 8:00am - 4:00pm wed 8:00am - 4:00pm thu 8:00am - 4:00pm fri 8:00am - 4:00pm

(502) 564-5687

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(844) 292-5227

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(502) 564-3490

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Application process

Registration may be completed online.

Fees

Varies. Current fee information is available online.

Service area

Kentucky

Description

Accepts filings of Articles of Incorporation for the formation of new businesses. Also monitors registration renewals and accepts required financial documents relating to organizations' activities.

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211 UWGC

What's Here

Business Registration/Licensing

Providing organization

Kentucky Secretary Of State

State office responsible for maintaining records regarding creation of business entities, overseeing elections, and commissioning notaries public.