Office of the Lieutenant Governor, VI · St. Thomas
Business and Trade Name Authorization Letter (Trade Name Owners)
This form identifies owners or authorized representatives who may claim ownership or submit filings for eligible trade name registrations processed before August 31, 2018.
What this form is
Use this letter for trade name registrations processed by the Division of Corporations and Trademarks before August 31, 2018, when an individual is legally entitled to represent the owner or submit filings. Complete only the section that applies: sole proprietorship or partnership, business owner, or another authorized person. The form asks for trade name, business and representative details, authorization information, signatures, and dates.
Who needs it
An owner or other individual legally entitled to represent a trade name registration or submit filings for it completes the applicable section.
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 document is signed without a notary; the signer just signs and dates it.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The Form
Download the Trade Name Authorization Letter PDF.
- 2
Choose The Applicable Section
Complete only the section that fits the owner type or authorized person's filing rights.
- 3
Complete And Sign
Enter the requested trade name, business and representative details, then sign and date the applicable section.
- 4
Submit To The City
Submit the completed form to the city department named on it; check the city website for current contact details.
Frequently asked questions
- Who completes the Trade Name Authorization Letter?
- An individual legally entitled to represent and submit filings for an eligible trade name registration completes the applicable section.
- Which section should I complete?
- Complete only Section 1, 2, or 3, based on whether the owner is a sole proprietorship or partnership, a business entity, or another authorized person.
- Do I need a notary for the Trade Name Authorization Letter?
- No. This document is signed without a notary; the signer just signs and dates it.
- How do I submit the Trade Name Authorization Letter?
- The form does not give a submission address or method. Submit it to the city department named on the form and check the city website for current contact details.
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