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How to file your DBA

There are two ways to register a “doing business as” name: do it yourself free using our state-by-state guides and official links, or file through LegalZoom, our recommended service. Start by checking your name.

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What DBAform does

Registering a “doing business as” name sounds simple until you discover every state — and often every county — does it differently. DBAform is a free resource that tells you exactly where and how to file in all 50 states and Washington, D.C., checks your business name, and points you to the right place to get it done.

Two ways to file

1. Do it yourself — free

  1. Search your name. Run our instant name pre-check, then confirm against your state or county's official registry.
  2. Find your office. Open your state's page for the exact filing office, fee, renewal term, and any publication rules.
  3. File directly. Follow the official government link and submit your filing yourself — at no charge beyond the state's own fee.

2. Done for you — via LegalZoom

Prefer to hand it off? File through LegalZoom, our recommended filing service. They prepare the paperwork and submit it to the correct office so you don't have to (from $99 plus the state fee).

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Not a law firm. DBAform is an informational resource and is not a law firm; it does not act as your attorney or provide legal advice. We may earn a commission if you file through our partner links, at no extra cost to you.

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Check your business name now — it takes about fifteen seconds, and your state's official link is right there.

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