Office of the Lieutenant Governor, VI · St. Thomas
Business and Trade Name Authorization Letter (Principals and Authorized Persons)
This letter identifies a principal or authorized person entitled to claim ownership or filing privileges for certain business registrations processed by the Division of Corporations and Trademarks.
What this form is
Use this form to claim ownership or filing privileges for business registrations processed by the Division of Corporations and Trademarks before August 31, 2018. Complete only the section for a principal or another authorized person. The form asks for the business name, identifying and relationship details, and signature information for the principal or business representative confirming authorization.
Who needs it
An individual legally entitled to represent a business and submit filings for a qualifying registration completes this form.
How to submit it
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
About notarization
This letter is signed without a notary; the signer just signs and dates it.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The Form
Download the Business and Trade Name Authorization Letter PDF.
- 2
Choose The Applicable Section
Complete only Section 1 for a principal or Section 2 for another authorized person.
- 3
Complete The Requested Details
Provide the business name and the applicable identifying, relationship, and authorization details.
- 4
Sign And Submit
Provide the requested signature and date, then submit the form to the city department named on it.
Frequently asked questions
- Who should complete this authorization letter?
- An individual legally entitled to represent and submit filings for a business registration processed before August 31, 2018 should complete the applicable section.
- Which section should I complete?
- Complete only Section 1 if you are a principal, or Section 2 if you are another authorized person, such as a resident agent, attorney in fact, or accountant.
- Do I need a notary for this authorization letter?
- No. This letter is signed without a notary; the signer just signs and dates it.
- How do I submit this authorization letter?
- The form does not provide submission instructions. Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
Need something notarized?
This Business and Trade Name Authorization Letter (Principals and Authorized Persons) doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Office of the Lieutenant Governor form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.