Managed Doing Business As (DBA) Services
We handle your DBA project from conception through maintenance. We navigate registration requirements across state lines, check name availability, prepare and file DBA registrations, track renewals, and prepare and file renewals.
- Access to a compliance specialist who consults with you on your project
- Complete document preparation, filing, and follow-up with government agencies through approval
- Full transparency of your project status and renewal tracking via the new DBA List feature in our software
New York DBA / Fictitious Name / Trade Name Registrations
Business entities that plan to use a name other than their legal business name may need to register an assumed name. Assumed name registration can take place at the state, local, or state and local levels of government. State specific registration information is available below.
New York Fictitious Name Registrations
New York Certificate of Assumed Name
Initial Registration
Assumed Name
| Form: | |
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $25 for LLCs and limited partnerships. Corporation fees are $25 + $100 for each county within New York City and $25 for each county outside of New York City. |
| Is registration mandatory?: | Filing an assumed name registration is required for any person or entity intending to conduct business under a fictitious name. |
| County Level Filing: | Sole-proprietorships, general partnerships, and limited liability partnerships file at the county level. All other entities file with the department of state. |
| Does registration prevent others from using the name I choose?: | Registration of an assumed name does not offer name protection. |
| Notes: |
|
Renewal Not Required
Not required
Registrations do not currently expire.
Local Fictitious Name Registrations
New York County Business Certificate
| Agency: | New York County Clerk's Office (NY) |
| Notes: | Only sole proprietorships and partnerships file with the county clerk. All other entities apply for assumed names through the Department of State. |
Initial Registration
Business Certificate
| Instructions: | Follow the instructions on this page to file. |
| Filing Method: | In-person |
| Agency Fee: | $100 |
Renewal Not Required
Not required
Business certificates do not need to be renewed.
