What is a business certificate?
Commonly referred to by the name " D.B.A." ("doing business as") , a business certificate creates a public record of the name and address of the owner(s) of a business. Consumers are entitled to this information and it may not otherwise be readily available.

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1. What is a business certificate?
2. Who must file a business certificate?
3. How old do I have to be to file a business certificate?
4. Do other departments have to sign off on my application?
5. Why do other departments have to sign off on my application?
6. Will I need other documentation?
7. How do I file or renew a business certificate?
8. What do I do if I discontinue or withdraw from the business, or move to another location?
9. Are business certificates public documents?
10. Does the filing of a business certificate protect me from others using the same name?