DBA / Fictitious Business Name

A DBA or "Doing Business As" or "Fictitious Business Name" may need to be filed so you can open bank accounts using a name other other than your legal name. This allows checks to be written out to your business name and cashed by you, therefore strengthening the legitimacy of your company and also creating a separation between your personal and business accounts.

By formally filing a DBA, you are officially declaring that you are conducting business operations using a different name than your own. The creation of a DBA is a common and practical step in the development of a business.

The formation of a DBA can be attained by visiting and filing the necessary paperwork at your county clerk's office or doing it online in a relatively simple 3 step process through LegalZoom, the company co-founded by attorney Robert Shapiro which has helped over 1 million customers prepare legal documents quickly and efficiently...

	Complete the DBA Questionnaire:
	Answer some simple questions on LegalZoom's easy-to-follow DBA questionnaire, which was created by experienced attorneys.
	Review and Processing:
	LegalZoom reviews your answers, prepares the documents and file the DBA statement with the appropriate government office.
	Final Wrap-Up:
	If necessary, LegalZoom sends the filed DBA statement to an authorized publication, such as a newspaper. Finally, the approved application to you along with any final instructions. Learn More >>