If you would like to withdraw (or abandon) your Assumed Name or if your business is moving out of the county, you have two (2) options.

• You can let the Assume Name expire (effective for 10 years, unless otherwise stated on Certificate).
• You can file a Withdrawal of Assumed Name.

Procedures to Withdrawal an Assumed Name

In Person:

1. Download attached Withdrawal Application (see below) or obtain application from clerk.
2. Complete application and sign in front of a clerk (notary not necessary if signed in front of clerk).
3. Pay appropriate fee (see Applicable Fee section below).
4. Completed application will be processed and returned to you immediately.

By Mail:

1. Download attached Withdrawal Application.
2. Complete application, sign in front of a notary and mail (with appropriate fee) to:

Laura Hughes
Kaufman County Clerk
100 W. Mulberry
Kaufman, TX 75142

3. The recording fee for the Withdrawal of an Assumed Name is $15 per owner name, with an additional fee of $.50 added for each additional owner. A check or money order, payable to the Laura Hughes County Clerk, must accompany the written request.

4. Once processed, the document will be returned to you by mail within 7 – 10 business days.

Applicable Fees

• $15.00 to file a Withdrawal of An Assumed Name Certificate; $.50 extra for each additional owner.

Form: Withdrawal of Assumed Name

Place the PDF form of the “Withdrawal of Assumed Name” under this section.