DBA (Doing Business As)
File a Doing Business As registration to operate under a trade name different from your legal entity name.
Why you need one
Legal requirement
Most states require DBA registration when operating under a different name.
Banking access
Banks require a DBA filing to open a business account under a trade name.
Avoid penalties
Operating without a required DBA can result in fines.
Brand protection
Registering a DBA helps protect your trade name in your state.
How it works
Answer a few questions
Takes about 10 minutes. Progress is saved as you go.
Pay a flat fee
Stripe checkout — cards + Apple Pay + Google Pay accepted.
Our expert team drafts it
State-specific, reviewed by an expert or partner attorney. 2 business days.
Download + sign
Delivered to your /account dashboard. Sign digitally or print + notarize.
What's in your document
- Fictitious name
- Business address
- Owner information
- Nature of business
- Effective date
- Filing instructions
Make it legal — after you receive it
File with the state
Submit the filing to your Secretary of State or county clerk.
Publish if required
Some states require newspaper publication of the DBA.
Update your records
Update bank accounts and contracts with the new DBA.
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- State-specific — every state's format supported
- Delivered to your /account dashboard within 2 business days
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- Free amendments for 30 days