How to File a DBA
Business Name or DBA (Doing Business As)
Do I need to have a DBA?
What are the benefits to filing a DBA?
How do I go about getting a DBA?
Getting a Business Checking Account Under Your Business Name
How Do I Trademark My Business Name?
Business Registration Information
What legal structure is best for your business
How to incorporate
How to get any special licenses that may be required
How to arrange for a federal ID and federal tax payments
How to get any state and local tax licenses required
How to decide whether to hire employees
How to ensure your business will meet environment regulations
How to be aware of hidden liabilities and make sure you are
adequately insured.
Business Regulation Information
Any small business owner who owns a business located in the County
must register the name of the business with the County Clerk. The
business registration is good for 5 years and is renewable 30 days
prior to expiration for a $10.00 fee.
Download the form from this website
In some states, the dba Certificate of Assumed Name, Co-Partnership
or Dissolution form all owners of the business must have their
signatures notarized before the form is mailed to the County Clerk’s
Office.
If you change the name of your business, you must file a new
certificate.
You must notify the Clerk's Office if there is a change of address
for the business.
Adding or deleting owners you must: Dissolve the business and file a
new certificate.
It is the responsibility of the person conducting business to check
with the State to make sure that the business name is not being used
as a Corporation, Limited Liability Company ("LLC"), Limited
Liability Partnership ("LLP"), or Non-Profit Organization.
Corporations, LLC’s, LLP’s, Limited Partnerships and Non-Profit
Organizations:
LLC's, Corporations and Non-Profit organizations do not file with
the Clerk's Office
In some states, LLP's can file with the county, but must also file
with the State. The County Clerk cannot give legal advice;
therefore, contact your legal representative for more information on
this.
To register a Corporation, LLC, LLP, Limited Partnership, or
Non-Profit Organization apply to: Corporations & Securities Bureau
Forms Available for Download
Business Registration Certificates Fees
DBA / Assumed Name - (includes 2 certified copies)
Co-Partnership - (includes 3 certified copies)
Notice of Dissolution - (one copy)
Certified Copies (each)
What Do I Do Next?
Small Business Development Center
In some regions Small Business Development Centers, are located at
Community College, and the College provides a free guide with all
the steps to starting a business! They also provide information and
counseling. Many of their services are low cost or free!
