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Home » US Law » 2022 Iowa Code » Title XIII - COMMERCE » Chapter 547 - TRADE NAMES

Section 547.1 – Use of trade name — verified statement required.

547.1 Use of trade name — verified statement required. A person shall not engage in or conduct a business under a trade name, or an assumed name of a character other than the true surname of each person owning or having an interest in the business, unless the person first records with the county recorder […]

Section 547.2 – Change in statement.

547.2 Change in statement. A like verified statement shall be recorded of any change in ownership of the business, or persons interested in the business and the original owners are liable for all obligations until the certificate of change is recorded. [C27, 31, 35, §9866-a2; C39, §9866.2; C46, 50, 54, 58, 62, 66, 71, 73, […]

Section 547.3 – Fee for recording.

547.3 Fee for recording. The county recorder shall collect fees in the amount specified in section 331.604 for each verified statement recorded under this chapter. The recorder may return the original instrument to the sender or dispose of the instrument if the sender does not wish to have the instrument returned. An instrument filed in […]

Section 547.4 – Penalty.

547.4 Penalty. Any person violating the provisions of this chapter shall be guilty of a simple misdemeanor. [C27, 31, 35, §9866-a3; C39, §9866.3; C46, 50, 54, 58, 62, 66, 71, 73, 75, 77, 79, 81, §547.4]

Section 547.5 – “Offense” defined.

547.5 “Offense” defined. Each day that any person or persons violate the provisions of this chapter shall be deemed to be a separate and distinct offense. [C27, 31, 35, §9866-a4; C39, §9866.4; C46, 50, 54, 58, 62, 66, 71, 73, 75, 77, 79, 81, §547.5]