Tennessee § 48-54-102 - Reserved name.
Full text of Tennessee Tennessee Code Annotated § 48-54-102 — Reserved name., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 48-54-102. Reserved name.
A person may reserve the exclusive use of a corporate name, including an assumed corporate 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 meets the requirements of § 48-54-101 and is available, the secretary of state shall reserve the name for the applicant's exclusive use for a four-month period. Upon the expiration of the four-month period, the same or any other party may apply to reserve the same name. The owner of a reserved corporate name, including an assumed corporate name, may transfer the reservation to another person by delivering to the secretary of state a notice of the transfer signed by the owner that states the name and address of the transferee. The reservation of a specific name may be cancelled by filing with the secretary of state a notice, executed by the applicant or transferee, specifying the name reservation to be cancelled and the name and address of the applicant or transferee. Acts 1987, ch. 242, § 4.02; 1989, ch. 445, § 4. Textbooks. Tennessee Forms (Robinson, Ramsey and Harwell), Nos. 5-1801 — 5-1803.
Frequently Asked Questions About Tennessee § 48-54-102
What does Tennessee Code Annotated § 48-54-102 cover?
Section 48-54-102 ("Reserved name.") is part of the Tennessee Code Annotated, the codified statutory law of Tennessee. 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 Tennessee § 48-54-102?
A common citation format is "Tennessee Code Annotated § 48-54-102" (Tennessee). 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 Tennessee law?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the Tennessee official source linked on this page or consult a licensed Tennessee attorney.
How does Tennessee § 48-54-102 apply to my situation?
Statutes are interpreted in context, and application depends on your specific facts. Only a licensed attorney in Tennessee 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 Tennessee.