Medical transcription - fictitious business name

Today, we'll discuss how to register your fictitious business name for your medical transcription service.

If you want to operate your medical transcription service under a name other than your personal name, e.g., John Doe doing business as "Medical Transcription Plus," the county, city, or state may require you to register your fictitious name. Registering your business name also prevents others from using it.

Procedures vary from state to state. In many states, you pay a registration fee to the county clerk at the county office. Some states require placing a fictitious-name ad in a local newspaper. The newspaper printing the legal notice for your business name usually files the necessary papers with the county for a small fee. Check your local papers and shop around as prices vary drastically. Papers with smaller circulation are less expensive. Your bank may require a fictitious-name registry to open a business account. Call your bank or local city courthouse to find out the procedure for your area.

Fictitious-name filings do not apply to corporations in most states unless the corporation is doing business under a name other than its own. You won't need to register a fictitious business name if your own name is part of your business name because the registration's purpose is to protect your clients by making it public knowledge who owns the business.

Sample of Fictitious Business Names

Professional Medical Transcription * Right Now Medical Transcription * SOS Medical Transcription * Express Secretarial Services * A Medical Transcription Professional * A-Plus Medical Transcription * Computer-Ready Transcribing * Dial-In Medical Transcription * Medical Transcription Specialist * Fast Medical Transcription * Hypertyper * International Medical Transcription * Jill's Medical Transcription * The Office Extension * The Medical Transcriptionist * The Medical Transcription Center * Medical Transcription by Marie * Medical Transcription Emergencies.

After selecting your business name, you can create your logo, letterhead, envelopes, and business cards.

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