How to Register a Business Name for DBA
- 1). Call or visit the county clerk's office in the county where your business is based. Request a DBA form. This form goes by other names depending on location, such as "assumed name certificate," or "trade name registration".
- 2). Complete the form. Each state--and some counties--has its own form, but most ask for the same general information, including your name and contact information, the purpose of your business and the name you wish to register.
- 3). Send or deliver the completed form to the clerk's office in the county where your business will be based and include the filing fee with your form. This fee varies from region to region, so ask your county clerk for the right amount.
- 4). Await approval. In some jurisdictions, such as Texas, you may also need to register your business name with the Secretary of State's office as well. If you are unsure if that is the case in your area, ask your county clerk's office.
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