How to Register a DBA in Colorado
When a business is being run under any name other than the legal name of the business owner, most states require that the business file a DBA (doing business as) certification. In the state of Colorado, the name you perform business under is called a trade name. In an effort to keep files on all of the individuals behind a business, Colorado requires that you file a trade name for your business with the Secretary of State's office. Trade name registration is done through an online form on the Secretary of State's website.
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Instructions
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Open the Colorado Secretary of State's online document filing page on your computer's web browser. (See Resources)
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Click "Trade name" under the "Register a . . ." heading.
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Click the type of business you are filing a trade name for. Enter all of the business' information in the fields provided. Click "Submit" at the bottom of the page.
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Enter your payment information on the next screen to pay for the trade name filing fee. Click "Pay Now."
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Click "Print" on the confirmation page to print a copy of the trade name documentation for your records.
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Tips & Warnings
Filing a trade name is only for Colorado state records. It does not prevent others from using that trade name.
Failure to file a trade name in Colorado prevents you from collecting debt for your business through court proceedings. You may also be subject to monetary penalties, jail time and/or an injunction to stop you from doing business.
