Registering a DBA (Assumed Name) in Nevada
Where and how to file a DBA, trade name or assumed name in Nevada, and the fee.
Short answer: A business operating in Nevada under an assumed or fictitious name that differs from the legal name of each owner must file a certificate with the county clerk of each county where it does business. NRS 602.010, 602.035
| DBA / assumed name | A business operating in Nevada under an assumed or fictitious name that differs from the legal name of each owner must file a certificate with the county clerk of each county where it does business. A county may provide by ordinance that the certificate expires after 5 years and must be renewed. Source: NRS 602.010, 602.035 |
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| Name rules and reservation | The name must contain "Limited-Liability Company," "Limited Liability Company," "Limited Company," or "Limited," or the abbreviation "Ltd.," "L.L.C.," "L.C.," "LLC" or "LC" ("Company" may be abbreviated "Co."), and must be distinguishable from names already on file or reserved with the Secretary of State. Certain words (for example, accounting- or bank-related terms) need approval from a regulatory agency or proof of licensure. A name can be reserved for 90 days; the fee is $25. |
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FAQ
How do you register a DBA in Nevada?
A business operating in Nevada under an assumed or fictitious name that differs from the legal name of each owner must file a certificate with the county clerk of each county where it does business. A county may provide by ordinance that the certificate expires after 5 years and must be renewed.
What are the LLC name requirements in Nevada?
The name must contain "Limited-Liability Company," "Limited Liability Company," "Limited Company," or "Limited," or the abbreviation "Ltd.," "L.L.C.," "L.C.," "LLC" or "LC" ("Company" may be abbreviated "Co."), and must be distinguishable from names already on file or reserved with the Secretary of State. Certain words (for example, accounting- or bank-related terms) need approval from a regulatory agency or proof of licensure. A name can be reserved for 90 days; the fee is $25.
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.