STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA
SECRETARY OF STATE
APPLICATION FOR USE OF AN
INDISTINGUISHABLE NAME
TYPE OR PRINT CLEARLY IN BLACK INK
Pursuant to Sections 33-4-101 and 33-15-106 of the 1976 South Carolina Code of Laws, as amended,
the undersigned hereby submits the following information in support of this application:
1. That the Secretary of State rejected the applicant’s request to use the following corporate name on
the grounds that it did not meet the standards in Section 33-4-101(b)of the 1976 South Carolina Code
of Laws, as amended:
2. Check either “a” or “b”, whichever is applicable:
a.
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That the corporation already having the name has consented to change its name as set
forth in the attached letter.*
b.
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That the attached copy of the final judgement of a court of competent jurisdiction
establishing the applicant’s right to use the name applied for in this State.
Date: ____________________
______________________________________
Name of Applicant
______________________________________
Type or Print Name
______________________________________
______________________________________
Type or Print Mailing Address of the Applicant
______________________________________
Telephone Number of Applicant
FILING INSTRUCTIONS
1.
Two copies of this form, the original and either a duplicate original or a conformed copy, must be filed.
2.
Filing Fee (payable to the Secretary of State at the time of filing this application) - $10.00
Return to: Secretary of State
1205 Pendleton Street, Suite 525
Columbia, SC 29201
IN CONNECTION WITH PARAGRAPH 2a, Section 33-4-101(c)(1) OF THE 1976 SOUTH
*
Note:
CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS, AS AMENDED, PROVIDES THAT THE CONTINUING CORPORATION MUST, IN
ADDITION TO GIVING WRITTEN CONSENT TO A NAME CHANGE, “SUBMIT AN UNDERTAKING IN FORM
SATISFACTORY TO THE SECRETARY OF STATE”. SEE OFFICIAL COMMENT 4 TO SECTION 33-4-101 OF THE
1976 SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS, AS AMENDED. ADVANCE APPROVAL OF THE UNDERTAKING SHOULD
BE OBTAINED FROM THE SECRETRY OF STATE’S OFFICE
BEFORE FILING THIS APPLICATION.
Form Revised by South Carolina
MISC-APP FOR INDISTINGUISHABLE NAME.doc
Secretary of State, May 2011