To reserve a name for a corporation, what is typically required?

To reserve a name for a corporation, the typical requirement involves contacting the secretary of state through various means such as calling, writing, or faxing. This process allows the business entity to officially request the reservation of a specific name, ensuring that it is not being used by another corporation during the duration of the reservation period.

While paying a fee online can be part of the process in some jurisdictions, it is not universally the method for reserving a name. Similarly, announcing the name in a public forum or filing a trademark application are not standard requirements for name reservation as these actions serve different legal purposes. The reservation process primarily focuses on the confirmation and protection of the business name at the state level through direct communication with the secretary of state.