Doing Business As (DBA)

You can register online .

Step 1: Log in using your UtahID.

Step 2: Select “Formations” from the left side menu.

Step 3: Select Assumed Name (DBA) Registrations.

You can renew online .

Step 1: Log in using your UtahID.

Step 2: Select “Renewals” from the left side menu.

Step 3: Select "DBA and Business Trust Renewal" in the submenu.

Step 4: Search the DBA by Name OR by Number, click search, click the bubble next to the DBA's name, then click the "Select" button.

Step 5: Follow the instructions from there. 

You can make changes by filling out the Registration Change Form .

After completing the form you can submit online via the “Submit a Paper Filing” option.

You can make changes to a DBA by filling out the Registration Information Change Form .

After completing the form, you can submit it online via the “Submit a Paper Filing” option.

You can not merge a DBA into another entity or merge another entity into a DBA.

You can not convert a DBA to another entity type or convert another entity to become a DBA. You can, however, cancel the DBA by filling out the DBA Cancellation and then register the new entity as the desired entity type. To change an entity to a DBA, you will need to cancel/dissolve/terminate/withdraw that entity and then register as a new DBA.

You can cancel by completing the DBA Cancellation .

After completing the form, you can submit online via the “Submit a Paper Filing” option.

Note: If the DBA is expired, a cancellation can not be filed.

You can view the principals online by doing a Business Entity Records Search .

• Click on Search Business Entity Records.
• Search by entity or principal.
  • To search by entity, enter either the entity name or the entity number.
  • To search by principal, enter the Principal Name or Registered Agent Name. Searching by principal name or registered agent name will yield a list of all entities associated with that principal or registered agent's name. Click on the name of the entity to view its details.

Note: If you prefer not to view the principals online, please contact our office for that information.

You can find out if the name you want to use is available online by doing a Name Availability search.

You can also conduct a Business Entity Records Search to view other registered businesses that may have similar names to the one you wish to use.

You may also contact our office to verify that the name you want to use is available.

Please note that although a name may appear to be available, nothing is final until the Division of Corporations and Commercial Code approves the business filing.

You can not reinstate. You will need to register as a new entity, which can be done online.

1. Log in using your UtahID.
2. Select “Formations” from the left side menu.
3. Select Assumed Name (DBA) Registrations.

For a DBA Certificate of Existence/Registration, fill out the Order Form and select the Certificate of Existence option. Submit the form online via the Digital Marketplace. For expedited processing (2 business days or less) paying an additional $75 fee, complete the Expedited Form online. 

Note: You cannot order a Certificate of Existence if the record status is Involuntarily/Voluntarily Dissolved, Expired, Revoked, or Cancelled. However, you can order it if the status is Current or Delinquent.

1. Short Form - $12.00 
   One-page document that indicates that the business entity exists and whether it is current.
2. Long Form-$20.00 
   Indicates the existence of the business entity, whether it is current, and all restated articles, and any amendments to date).