N.C. Gen. Stat. § 66-71.12
Effect of filing certificate.
§ 66-71.12. Effect of filing certificate.
(a) An assumed business name certificate filed under this Article is effective upon filing and remains in effect until withdrawn under G.S. 66-71.8.
(b) Compliance with this Article does not confer any exclusive rights to the use of an assumed business name in this State.