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An accurately prepared Assumed Name filing is your first major step in formalizing your business.
An accurately prepared Assumed Name filing is your first major step in formalizing your business.
DBA vs. Assumed Name: What You Need to File
DBA vs. Assumed Name: What You Need to File
Whether called a DBA, Assumed Name, Fictitious Business Name, or Trade Name, they all serve the same purpose: a public declaration of the name your business is using.
We specialize in providing the information needed by local government offices, often the County Clerk, in a state-specific custom forms that makes it fast and easy for them to file your certificate quickly and accurately the first time. We ensure your paperwork is prepared accurately so they can file your business name as part of the public record, and you can get started building your business.
What you will need to create your Assumed Name Certificate:
What you will need to create your Assumed Name Certificate:
All states require this information:
Your name
Your business partners name (if applicable)
The business name
The business address
Depending on your state, you may also be asked for:
The NAICS code for your business (free lookup provided)
A statement of your businesses purpose
Acknowledgement that a DBA is not a business license
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The Critical Steps to Formalizing Your Business Name:
The Critical Steps to Formalizing Your Business Name:
For Sole Proprietors and General Partnerships, filing your Assumed Name Certificate involves these three essential steps:
Decide on your business name: This name should be unique to your business for each of the counties you will do business in. County clerks will not confirm that your name is unique in their county, this is up to you to do.
Preparation: Use our online system to generate your accurate, ready-to-file, certificate instantly for just $5.
Notarization: Sign the certificate in the presence of a notary public. Don't sign it before the Notary is ready and tells you to. Tip: Many banks offer free notary services.
County Filing: Take the notarized certificate to the County Clerk's office in the county you want to do business in and have the document officially stamped and filed. There will probably be a filing fee from the government office.
** As the recording entity, each county clerk's office requires a separate form.
The Top Benefits of Filing Your Certificate:
The Top Benefits of Filing Your Certificate:
Secure Your Banking: Your filed certificate is required for Sole Proprietors and General Partnerships to open a dedicated business bank account under your assumed name.
Establish Credibility: Operating under a professional brand name (instead of your personal name) builds trust with customers and partners.
Branding Flexibility: For existing businesses, filing an Assumed Name in a specific county allows you to operate a new brand or product line in that county cost-effectively. Businesses can have different brands in different counties if that is beneficial for them, even LLCs or Corporations who don't want to change their name.
Stop wasting time filing out confusing paper forms
Stop wasting time filing out confusing paper forms
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