Arizona § 29-102 - Certificate of name required for certain firms
Full text of Arizona Arizona Revised Statutes § 29-102 — Certificate of name required for certain firms, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 29-102. Certificate of name required for certain firms
A. Every partnership transacting business in this state under a fictitious name, or a designation not showing the names of the persons interested as partners in the business, shall record with the county recorder of the county in which the place of business is located a certificate stating in full the names of all members of the partnership and their place of residence, signed by the partners and acknowledged. A new certificate shall be recorded upon any change in the membership of the partnership.
B. Persons doing business contrary to this section may not maintain an action upon or on account of a contract or transaction made in the partnership name in any court of this state until they have first recorded the certificate required by this section.
Source: official Arizona text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Arizona § 29-102
What does Arizona Revised Statutes § 29-102 cover?
Section 29-102 ("Certificate of name required for certain firms") is part of the Arizona Revised Statutes, the codified statutory law of Arizona. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Arizona § 29-102?
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