How to Obtain an Assumed Name Certificate

Unless you plan to use your own name when starting a business, file a fictitious business name in the county of your business.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Business Services

1. Obtain a Fictitious Business Name Statement from the county clerk in the county where your business is located.

2. Fill out the statement and file it with the county clerk.

3. Publish the statement with a general circulation newspaper in the county once a week for four consecutive weeks.

4. File an affidavit of publication with the county clerk within 30 days of publication.

5. Obtain the Assumed Name Certificate and file it with the secretary of state.

Tips & Warnings

• Compare costs at various newspapers to get the best deal.
• Check with the county clerk's office in your area for specific guidelines and requirements.

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[doggettlaw]

on 8/5/2009 In Texas, you need to file the assumed name certificate with the Texas secretary of state and with the county in which the principle place of busines is located. The SOS has a simple form that may be filed on-line. Each county will have its own form and procedure. www.doggettlawfirm.com

[Rachellewms]

on 12/15/2008 This is good advice. Keep up the good work :)

[CBPope]

on 12/14/2008 Actually, It's very easy . Go to the County Clerk's office and do it yourself for about $25.00

[corpllc]

on 12/7/2007 I GOT MY DBA CERTIFICATE FOR THE STATE OF CA. I WAS ONLINE TRYING TO FIGURE IT MYSELF WHEN I FINALLY GAVE UP AND WENT SEARCHING FOR A SERVICE THAT WOULD DO ALL THE FILLING I WAS TIRED OF PLACING PHONE CALLS AND TRY TO FIGURE OUT WHAT TO DO. SO I JUST PAYED A ONE TIME SMALL FEE AND HAD THESE PROFFESIONAL LAW CLERKS FILE FOR MY DBA. VISIT WWW.BUSINESSNAMEUSA.COM