Registering a DBA (Assumed Name) in Alaska

Where and how to file a DBA, trade name or assumed name in Alaska, and the fee.

Short answer: A person conducting a business may register its business name with the Department of Commerce if the name is distinguishable on the Department's records. A business name can also be reserved for 120 days. AS 10.35.010–10.35.040

DBA / assumed name	A person conducting a business may register its business name with the Department of Commerce if the name is distinguishable on the Department's records. A business name can also be reserved for 120 days. The business license (AS 43.70.020) also lists the business name to be used by the licensee. Re-verified 2026-10-27. Source: AS 10.35.010–10.35.040
Name rules and reservation	The name must contain "limited liability company" or the abbreviation "L.L.C." or "LLC"; "limited" may be abbreviated "Ltd." and "company" may be abbreviated "Co." The name must be distinguishable on the Division's records, and may not contain "city," "borough," or "village" or imply the company is a municipality. A name can be reserved by filing an application; if available, it is reserved for 120 days. Re-verified 2026-10-27. Source: AS 10.50.020, 10.50.025, 10.50.030, 10.50.035

DBA / assumed name

A person conducting a business may register its business name with the Department of Commerce if the name is distinguishable on the Department's records. A business name can also be reserved for 120 days.

The business license (AS 43.70.020) also lists the business name to be used by the licensee. Re-verified 2026-10-27.

Source: AS 10.35.010–10.35.040

Name rules and reservation

The name must contain "limited liability company" or the abbreviation "L.L.C." or "LLC"; "limited" may be abbreviated "Ltd." and "company" may be abbreviated "Co." The name must be distinguishable on the Division's records, and may not contain "city," "borough," or "village" or imply the company is a municipality. A name can be reserved by filing an application; if available, it is reserved for 120 days.

Re-verified 2026-10-27.

Source: AS 10.50.020, 10.50.025, 10.50.030, 10.50.035

Where to get help in Alaska

Alaska Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development, Division of Corporations, Business and Professional Licensing (Corporations Section)

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