DBA / Fictitious Name
Register a "doing business as" name.
File a fictitious business name so you can operate, invoice and open a bank account under a name other than your own or your entity's legal name.
- Operate and advertise under a business name without forming a new entity
- Required by most banks before they'll open an account in your business name
- Sole proprietors can use a DBA instead of their own legal name on invoices
What you get.
- Operate and advertise under a business name without forming a new entity
- Required by most banks before they'll open an account in your business name
- Sole proprietors can use a DBA instead of their own legal name on invoices
- An existing LLC or corporation can operate multiple brands under one entity
Choose your tier.
County and state DBA filing fees (roughly $10–$100) and any newspaper-publication cost some states require are separate.
Standard
+ state filing fees, paid separately
- Name availability check
- DBA/fictitious name filing preparation
- Filing with your state or county
Expedited
+ state filing fees, paid separately
- Everything in Standard
- Expedited preparation and submission
- Publication requirement guidance where applicable
How it works.
- 01
Check name availability
We confirm your chosen name isn't already registered in your filing jurisdiction.
- 02
We prepare your filing
Paperwork drafted for your specific county or state — requirements vary more for DBAs than almost any other filing.
- 03
We file it
Submitted to the correct county clerk or state agency; you pay the filing fee directly.
- 04
You publish, if required
Some states require publishing a notice in a local newspaper — we'll tell you if yours does and how.
Code Craft is not a law firm and does not provide legal advice. This section provides self-help document filing services at your specific direction. Use of this service does not create an attorney-client relationship, and communications with Code Craft are not protected by attorney-client privilege. State and federal government filing fees are separate from our service fees and are not included in the prices shown. If your matter requires legal advice, please consult a licensed attorney in your state.
Questions about dba / fictitious name.
No. Code Craft is a self-help document filing service, not a law firm, and nothing here is legal advice. If your situation needs judgment calls — multiple owners with unequal stakes, industry-specific licensing, complex tax elections — talk to a licensed attorney or accountant before you file.
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Most DBA filings process in 1–3 weeks; a handful of states with a publication requirement can take longer.
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