TRADE NAME, TRADEMARK, SERVICE MARK RENEWALS Print 

Carefully review all entries made to your online filing. This is an official document and requested edit(s) or change(s) to the filing will require subsequent submission of change documents and incur additional fees.

Important: Processing of registration is subject to approval by the Secretary of State. Filings are not final until satisfactory completion of statutory requirements is verified by the Secretary of State�s office. A link to retrieve registration documents containing a validation number will be provided to the filer upon successful filing.

R.S. 51:216. Duration and renewal

Specific instructions for completion of the online application:

  1. Review the information currently on file with our office.
  2. To proceed with the filing:
    1. Select Renewal from the Amendment list and click continue.
    2. Verify the current information on file for the trade filing.
    3. Click the File Trade Renewal button.
    4. The applicant�s address may be changed or updated on this screen. Make any necessary changes.
    5. Type your name in the signature box. (By typing your name, you are certifying that the information contained in our records, as reviewed by you, is accurate and you are ready to submit your filing.)
    6. Select the �Next� button.
      1. If your original filing did not include a logo, verify all the information you just entered.
      2. If your original filing included a logo, you will be required to upload a copy of the logo. Please note that the logo you upload must be the same as what was originally submitted. Also, please note that the file type must be a PDF. After uploading, click the Next button to verify the information you just entered.
    7. If you have any changes that need to be made, you may select the �Back� button to make changes to the entered information. If all is correct, select the �Checkout & File� button to proceed to the payment screen.
  3. Enter requested credit card information and your email address.
  4. Select the �Purchase� button. Note: Do not press the �Back� button or the �Purchase� button more than once as multiple charges could occur.
  5. At this point, your check out is complete and your application has been submitted.
  6. You will see a �Display Receipt� button. If you would like a copy of the receipt for your records, select the button and then select the �Print� button. Please note that your order number is printed on the receipt. You will need this order number for later retrieval of your documents.
  7. After you have printed your receipt, select the �Close� button to return to the checkout complete screen.
  8. If your original filing included a logo, you will receive an email notification to check the status of your filing. After the filing is reviewed and accepted you will receive another email notification for retrieval of your documents. b. If your original filing documents did not include a logo, you will receive an email notification for the retrieval of your documents.