Arizona § 29-303 - Reservation of name
Full text of Arizona Arizona Revised Statutes § 29-303 — Reservation of name, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 29-303. Reservation of name
A. The exclusive right to the use of a name may be reserved by:
1. Any person intending to organize a limited partnership under this act and to adopt that name;
2. Any domestic limited partnership or any foreign limited partnership registered in this state which, in either case, intends to adopt that name;
3. Any foreign limited partnership intending to register in this state and adopt that name; and
4. Any person intending to organize a foreign limited partnership and intending to have it registered in this state and adopt that name.
B. The reservation shall be made by filing with the secretary of state an application, executed by the applicant, to reserve a specified name. If the secretary of state finds that the name is available for use by a domestic or foreign limited partnership, he shall reserve the name for the exclusive use of the applicant for a period of one hundred twenty days. Once having so reserved a name, the same applicant may not again reserve the same name until more than sixty days after the expiration of the last one hundred twenty day period for which that applicant reserved that name. The right to the exclusive use of a reserved name may be transferred to any other person by filing in the office of the secretary of state a notice of the transfer, executed by the applicant for whom the name was reserved and specifying the name and address of the transferee.
Source: official Arizona text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Arizona § 29-303
What does Arizona Revised Statutes § 29-303 cover?
Section 29-303 ("Reservation of name") 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 § 29-303?
A common citation format is "Arizona Revised Statutes § 29-303" (Arizona). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Arizona law?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the Arizona official source linked on this page or consult a licensed Arizona attorney.
How does Arizona § 29-303 apply to my situation?
Statutes are interpreted in context, and application depends on your specific facts. Only a licensed attorney in Arizona can advise on how this section applies to you. Contact your state or local bar association for a referral.
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