Trade Names

When filing a Trade Name in the Town of Montville you must begin in the Land Use & Development Department so all filing requirements can be met.  A document issued and signed by them is required in order for the Town Clerk to file the Trade Name.

The fee to file a Trade Name or Cancellation with the Town Clerk is $20.00.

CLICK HERE for detailed information and Trade Name filing requirements.

Links to forms filed with the Town Clerk:
Trade Name Application - Natural Persons
        Natural Persons Attachment - (used for 3 or more people)
Trade Name Application - Business Organizations*
Trade Name Cancellation

*Business organizations must be registered with the Secretary of the State.  To verify the status please use the Business Search Tool.  The name, business ID, and address should match exactly what you see and the business organization must be active. If the business organization has another status, contact the Secretary of the State Business Services Division to resolve the business status at bsd@ct.gov.

Updated: January 2025