Bill > S06890

This bill amends the General Business Law to remove the requirement that certificates filed by businesses operating under assumed names or as partnerships must be "duly acknowledged" (formally verified or notarized). Specifically, the bill modifies Section 130 of the General Business Law to eliminate the phrase "and duly acknowledged" from the existing requirement that businesses file a certificate with the county clerk detailing the business name, address, names of persons conducting the business (including partners), and ages of any individuals under 18. Currently, businesses must file this certificate in each county where they operate, and the bill maintains this requirement while simplifying the execution process by removing the acknowledgment formality. The change is intended to reduce administrative burden for small businesses and partnerships by making the certificate filing process less complex and potentially less time-consuming. The bill will take effect immediately upon enactment.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S6890