Renewal & Cancellation of Trade Names

100-RICR-30-00-5 PROPOSED RULE

Title 100 Department of State
Chapter 30 Business Services
Subchapter 00 N/A
Part 5 Renewal & Cancellation of Trade Names
Type of Filing Adoption
Regulation Status Proposed
Filing Notice Date 08/07/2026
Filing Hearing Date(s) 08/18/2026
Public Comment Dates 08/07/2026 to 09/06/2026
Additional Information https://www.sos.ri.gov/divisions/business-services

Regulation Authority:

R.I. Gen. Laws § 6-1-7

Purpose and Reason:

The Department of State is proposing to adopt 100-RICR-30-00-5 entitled, "Renewal & Cancellation of Trade Names." With this proposed rule, the Secretary of State, in accordance with R.I. Gen. Laws § 6-1-7, is establishing the required filing information and renewal period to maintain an active Trade Name Registration. The rule will also create a formal process for the involuntary cancellation of a non-renewed Trade Name Registration.

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