Ohio § 1703.06
Full text of Ohio Ohio Revised Code § 1703.06, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 1703.06.
Any person intending to organize a corporation under the laws of another state, or
any foreign corporation intending to transact business in this state or intending
to change its name, may file in the office of the secretary of state, in writing and
on a form prescribed by the secretary of state, an application for the exclusive use
of a name to be used by that proposed or existing foreign corporation. If the secretary of state finds that such a name is proper under section 1703.04 of the Revised Code , the secretary of state shall indorse the secretary of state's approval upon the
application, and from the date of that indorsement the applicant shall have the exclusive
use of that name for a period of one hundred eighty days. The rights so secured may be transferred by the holder of the rights by filing in
the office of the secretary of state a written transfer setting forth the name and
address of the transferee. Every application under this section shall be accompanied by a fee of fifty dollars,
which shall be returned in the event that the application is not approved.
Frequently Asked Questions About Ohio § 1703.06
What does Ohio Revised Code § 1703.06 cover?
Section 1703.06 is part of the Ohio Revised Code, the codified statutory law of Ohio. 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 Ohio § 1703.06?
A common citation format is "Ohio Revised Code § 1703.06" (Ohio). 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 Ohio law?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the Ohio official source linked on this page or consult a licensed Ohio attorney.
How does Ohio § 1703.06 apply to my situation?
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