Step One:
First, go to https://filings.sos.iowa.gov/.
Step Two:
You will need an account to file anything on Fast Track Filing (excluding Biennial Reports). To learn how to create an account, click here. Once you are logged in, you will see a “Home” screen that displays the Fast Track Filing Communication Center. At the top of the page, there will be a navigation menu—click on “Business Filings”.
Step Three:
A drop-down menu will appear. Click on “File A Document”.
Step Four:
In the “Existing Entities” menu, click on the “Fictitious Name Resolution” link.
Step Five:
You will now be taken to a “Business Entities Search” tab, where you have the option of searching for your business by Business Name or Business Number.
You will now be redirected to the “Fictitious Name Resolution” form. At the top of the page, you’ll see that some of the information has already been filled in for you (such as your current business name and your current chapter). Keep in mind that the information on your screen will look different than the photo below, which depicts a blank form.
In the section that says, “RESOLVED, that the business entity adopts the name:”, type your Fictitious Name.
Step Six:
Next, you will need to electronically sign the form. After you have filled out all required information, select “Review and Pay”.
Step Seven:
You will now be given the option to review your filing, as well as add payment information. Please make sure that there are no errors in your Fictitious Name Resolution form.
Step Eight:
After you are finished, click “Submit to File” at the bottom of the page. If your submission was successful, you will see the text “Filing Submission Status: Success” on your screen.
Step Nine:
Congratulations! Your filing has been successfully submitted. The submission will be reviewed by the Secretary of State’s office, and you will be notified by email when the filing is complete.
Once the submission is complete, you will be able to see your filing in your Dashboard. To access your Dashboard:
- Visit Fast Track Filing (iowa.gov)
- Sign in with your Username and Password
- Go to “Business Filings” and then “Dashboard”