Louisiana § RS 12:1-402 - Reserved name
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 12:1-402 — Reserved name, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 12:1-402. Reserved name
A. A person may reserve the exclusive use of a corporate name in its filings with the secretary of state, including a fictitious name for a foreign corporation whose corporate name is not available, by delivering an application to the secretary of state for filing. The application must set forth the name and address of the applicant and the name proposed to be reserved. If the secretary of state finds that the corporate name applied for is available, the secretary of state shall reserve the name for the applicant's exclusive use for a nonrenewable period of one hundred and twenty days.
B. The owner of a reserved corporate name may transfer the reservation to another person by delivering to the secretary of state a signed notice of the transfer that states the name and address of the transferee.
C. A terminated corporation's name is reserved by operation of law for five years after the effective date of the corporation's termination.
D. The owner of the corporate name reservation may terminate the reservation by delivering to the secretary of state a signed notice of termination.
Acts 2014, No. 328, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 2015; Acts 2017, No. 57, §1; Acts 2022, No. 193, §2.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 12:1-402
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 12:1-402 cover?
Section RS 12:1-402 ("Reserved name") is part of the Louisiana Civil Code, the codified statutory law of Louisiana. 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 Louisiana § RS 12:1-402?
A common citation format is "Louisiana Civil Code § RS 12:1-402" (Louisiana). 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 Louisiana law?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the Louisiana official source linked on this page or consult a licensed Louisiana attorney.
How does Louisiana § RS 12:1-402 apply to my situation?
Statutes are interpreted in context, and application depends on your specific facts. Only a licensed attorney in Louisiana can advise on how this section applies to you. Contact your state or local bar association for a referral.
Sources & Verification
Not legal advice. Verify against the official source and consult a licensed attorney in Louisiana.