Registering a DBA (Assumed Name) in Nebraska
Where and how to file a DBA, trade name or assumed name in Nebraska, and the fee.
Short answer: Trade names are registered with the Nebraska Secretary of State by filing an Application for Trade Name; the fee is $110 in office or $100 online. Neb. Secretary of State, Forms and Fee Information; New Business Information
| DBA / assumed name | Trade names are registered with the Nebraska Secretary of State by filing an Application for Trade Name; the fee is $110 in office or $100 online. A trade name renewal is $110, an amendment $30, and an assignment $30 in office or $25 online. The Secretary of State says registering a trade name gives certain statutory rights, including the right to bring a civil action for misuse of the trade name. |
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| Name rules and reservation | The name must contain the words "limited liability company" or "limited company" or the abbreviation "L.L.C.," "LLC," "L.C.," or "LC" ("Limited" may be abbreviated "Ltd." and "company" "Co."). It must not be the same as or deceptively similar to a name already on the Secretary of State's records, unless the existing user consents or a court judgment is provided. A name can be reserved for 120 days by filing an Application for Reservation of Limited Liability Company Name in writing; the fee is $30. |
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FAQ
How do you register a DBA in Nebraska?
Trade names are registered with the Nebraska Secretary of State by filing an Application for Trade Name; the fee is $110 in office or $100 online. A trade name renewal is $110, an amendment $30, and an assignment $30 in office or $25 online. The Secretary of State says registering a trade name gives certain statutory rights, including the right to bring a civil action for misuse of the trade name.
What are the LLC name requirements in Nebraska?
The name must contain the words "limited liability company" or "limited company" or the abbreviation "L.L.C.," "LLC," "L.C.," or "LC" ("Limited" may be abbreviated "Ltd." and "company" "Co."). It must not be the same as or deceptively similar to a name already on the Secretary of State's records, unless the existing user consents or a court judgment is provided. A name can be reserved for 120 days by filing an Application for Reservation of Limited Liability Company Name in writing; the fee is $30.
General legal information, not legal advice. Laws change and local rules can differ; check the linked official source or talk to a lawyer about your situation.