INSTRUCTIONS: APPLICATION FOR RESERVATION OF NAME DOS-234
This form is used to reserve the name of a corporation in the state of New York. The form is easy to complete and can help a corporation reserve a name while completing other forms like the Certification Incorporation.
“Application for Reservation of Name DOS-234 Step 1”
The applicant needs to provide their name and mailing address in the top part of this form. If the name is approved, a Certificate of Reservation is sent to the address.
“Application for Reservation of Name DOS-234 Step 2”
Next, list the name for reservation in the second box. If the reservation is for a domestic reservation, make sure the name contains one of the following designations: incorporated, Inc., or other words or abbreviation in §301 of the Business Corporation Law. If reserving a name for a professional service corporation, use the words “Professional Corporation” or the abbreviation “P.C.”
“Application for Reservation of Name DOS-234 Step 3”
The applicant needs to check the appropriate box in the third section of this form. Check the following numbers depending on the type of corporation and use of the name reservation form:
1. New domestic corporation
2. New domestic professional corporation
3. Foreign corporation applying to conduct business in New York
4. Proposed foreign corporation looking to conduct business in New York
5. Change of name for existing domestic corporation or authorized foreign corporation
6. Foreign corporation applying to conduct business in New York but the corporate name cannot be used in New York
7. Authorized foreign corporation in New York trying to change its fictitious name currently used in the state
8. Authorized foreign corporation which changed the corporate name in its jurisdiction but cannot use the new name in New York
“Application for Reservation of Name DOS-234 Step 4”
The applicant, the applicant’s attorney, or the registered agent can sign the bottom of this form. If the application is approved, the name is reserved for 60 days.
“Application for Reservation of Name DOS-234 Step 5”
Before sending in the form to the address listed at the top of this form, check the name’s availability under the following link: https://www.dos.ny.gov/corps/bus_entity_search.html. Also, attach a $20 filing fee made payable to Department of State.
