County Clerk: Business Under an Assumed Name
The County Clerk keeps a record of businesses under an assumed name. Any person or persons conducting business under an assumed name in this State must register in the Office of the County Clerk in the county where they are to conduct or transact the business pursuant to state statute. (805 ILCS 405/1). If the business will be a corporation, a limited liability company, limited partnership or limited liability partnership, you will need to file with the Illinois Secretary of State (217-782-7880/www.cyberdriveillinois.com), not the County Clerk.
You may download the required forms by clicking on the links below. For additional questions about Business Under Assumed Name, please contact the Office of the County Clerk at (309) 672-6059.
FOR NEW FILINGS
FOR CHANGES TO CERTIFICATE ORIGINALLY FILED
Supplementary Certificate - Business Address Change, Addition or Removal
Supplementary Certificate - Individual's Address or Name Change
Supplementary Certificate - Addition of Name(s)