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
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Virginia DBA / Fictitious Name / Trade Name Registrations

Registration requirements for Virginia business entities

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.

Virginia Fictitious Name Registrations

Virginia Fictitious Name Registration

Is registration mandatory?

Filing a fictitious name registration is mandatory to conduct business under any other name than your personal legal name or a registered business name.

County Level Filing:

Fictitious and assumed names are now filed with the Corporation Commission and not with individual counties.

Does registration prevent others from using the name I choose?

Registration of a fictitious name does not offer name protection.

Agency:Virginia State Corporation Commission
Law:

VA Code § 59.1-69

Initial Registration
Assumed or Fictitious Name

Form:

Certificate of Assumed or Fictitious Name

Filing Method:

Mail or online.

Agency Fee:

$10

Is registration mandatory?:

Filing a fictitious name registration is mandatory to conduct business under any other name than your personal legal name or a registered business name.

Law:

VA Code § 59.1-69

County Level Filing:

Fictitious and assumed names are now filed with the Corporation Commission and not with individual counties.

Does registration prevent others from using the name I choose?:

Registration of a fictitious name does not offer name protection.

Notes:

Publication of registration is not required in Virginia.

Renewal Not Required

Not required



Registrations do not currently expire.