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The record of this law\u2019s original creation isn\u2019t available online. It has been modified 8 times. Those modifications are cataloged by \u201cThe Acts of Assembly,\u201d a state publication, by year and chapter. Those modifications that can be read on the General Assembly\u2019s website will be linked accordingly. Those modifications are as follows: in 1968, chapter 439; in 1976, chapter 79; in 1981, chapter 519; in 1984, chapter 771; in 1987, chapter 702; in 1991, chapter 439; in 1995, chapter 168<\/a>; in 2017, chapter 594<\/a>.<\/p>","references":[{"id":58156,"section_number":"38.2-1357","catch_line":"Requirement to report to Commission","order_by":null,"url":"\/38.2-1357\/"},{"id":69749,"section_number":"38.2-1364","catch_line":"Requirement to report to Commission","order_by":null,"url":"\/38.2-1364\/"},{"id":84445,"section_number":"38.2-1822","catch_line":"License required of individual and business entity agents; individual acting for business entity licensee","order_by":null,"url":"\/38.2-1822\/"},{"id":81460,"section_number":"38.2-1842","catch_line":"Requirement to report to Commission","order_by":null,"url":"\/38.2-1842\/"},{"id":67191,"section_number":"38.2-1845.17","catch_line":"Requirement to report to Commission","order_by":null,"url":"\/38.2-1845.17\/"},{"id":86940,"section_number":"38.2-1857.5","catch_line":"Requirement to report to Commission","order_by":null,"url":"\/38.2-1857.5\/"},{"id":75561,"section_number":"38.2-1865.5","catch_line":"Requirement to report to Commission","order_by":null,"url":"\/38.2-1865.5\/"}],"refers_to":false,"permalink":{"id":262605,"object_type":"law","relational_id":54459,"identifier":"59.1-70","token":"59.1\/5\/59.1-70","url":"\/59.1-70\/","edition_id":1,"permalink":0,"preferred":1},"url":"\/59.1-70\/","token":"59.1\/5\/59.1-70","dublin_core":{"Title":"Filing a certificate with State Corporation Commission; fee","Type":"Text","Format":"text\/html","Identifier":"\u00a7 59.1-70","Relation":"Code of Virginia"},"html":"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

A.<\/span> The certificate of assumed or fictitious name shall be on a form prescribed by the Commission that sets forth the following: <\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

1.<\/span> The name of the person who will be conducting business under the assumed or fictitious name; <\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

2.<\/span> The assumed or fictitious name of the business; <\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

3.<\/span> Whether the person who will be conducting business under the assumed or fictitious name is an individual or, if not, the type of legal or commercial entity of the person; <\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

4.<\/span> If the person who will be conducting business under the assumed or fictitious name is an individual, the post office address of the individual’s office or residence, which shall include a street address, city or town, state, and zip code; <\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

5.<\/span> If the person who will be conducting business under the assumed or fictitious name is a domestic or foreign corporation, limited liability company, business trust, or limited partnership authorized by the Commission to transact business in the Commonwealth, the identification number issued by the Commission to the person; <\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

6.<\/span> If the person who will be conducting business under the assumed or fictitious name is a domestic or foreign partnership that has filed with the Commission a statement of partnership authority or a statement of registration as a registered limited liability partnership that has not been canceled, the identification number issued by the Commission to the partnership; <\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

7.<\/span> If the person who will be conducting business under the assumed or fictitious name is not subject to subdivision 4, 5, or 6, the post office address of the person’s principal place of business, which shall include a street address, city or town, state, and zip code; and <\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

8.<\/span> The printed name and title of the individual signing the certificate of assumed or fictitious name. <\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

B.<\/span> The certificate of assumed or fictitious name shall be signed by (i) the individual who will be conducting business under the assumed or fictitious name or (ii) an authorized representative of the person who will be conducting business under the assumed or fictitious name when the person is not an individual. <\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

C.<\/span> The clerk of the Commission shall charge a fee of $10 for the filing of a certificate of assumed or fictitious name. <\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>","plain_text":" CODE OF VIRGINIA\n\nFILING A CERTIFICATE WITH STATE CORPORATION COMMISSION; FEE (\u00a7 59.1-70)\n\nA. The certificate of assumed or fictitious name shall be on a form prescribed\nby the Commission that sets forth the following:\n\n 1. The name of the person who will be conducting business under the assumed or\n fictitious name;\n\n 2. The assumed or fictitious name of the business;\n\n 3. Whether the person who will be conducting business under the assumed or\n fictitious name is an individual or, if not, the type of legal or commercial\n entity of the person;\n\n 4. If the person who will be conducting business under the assumed or\n fictitious name is an individual, the post office address of the\n individual’s office or residence, which shall include a street address,\n city or town, state, and zip code;\n\n 5. If the person who will be conducting business under the assumed or\n fictitious name is a domestic or foreign corporation, limited liability\n company, business trust, or limited partnership authorized by the Commission\n to transact business in the Commonwealth, the identification number issued by\n the Commission to the person;\n\n 6. If the person who will be conducting business under the assumed or\n fictitious name is a domestic or foreign partnership that has filed with the\n Commission a statement of partnership authority or a statement of registration\n as a registered limited liability partnership that has not been canceled, the\n identification number issued by the Commission to the partnership;\n\n 7. If the person who will be conducting business under the assumed or\n fictitious name is not subject to subdivision 4, 5, or 6, the post office\n address of the person’s principal place of business, which shall include\n a street address, city or town, state, and zip code; and\n\n 8. The printed name and title of the individual signing the certificate of\n assumed or fictitious name.\n\nB. The certificate of assumed or fictitious name shall be signed by (i) the\nindividual who will be conducting business under the assumed or fictitious name\nor (ii) an authorized representative of the person who will be conducting\nbusiness under the assumed or fictitious name when the person is not an\nindividual.\n\nC. The clerk of the Commission shall charge a fee of $10 for the filing of a\ncertificate of assumed or fictitious name.\n\nHISTORY: Code 1950, \u00a7 59-170; 1968, c. 439; 1976, c. 79; 1981, c. 519; 1984, c.\n771; 1987, c. 702; 1991, c. 439; 1995, c. 168; 2017, c. 594.","edition":{"id":1,"name":"2025","slug":"2025","date_created":"2026-06-21 22:39:22","date_modified":"2026-06-21 22:39:22","current":1,"order_by":1,"last_import":null}}