Registering a DBA (Assumed Name) in Virginia
Where and how to file a DBA, trade name or assumed name in Virginia, and the fee.
Short answer: The SCC Clerk's Office is the central filing office for fictitious names. An LLC files a Certificate of Assumed or Fictitious Name (Business Conducted by an Entity) through CIS; the fee for filing it with the Commission is $10. Virginia SCC, Fictitious Names FAQs
| DBA / assumed name | The SCC Clerk's Office is the central filing office for fictitious names. An LLC files a Certificate of Assumed or Fictitious Name (Business Conducted by an Entity) through CIS; the fee for filing it with the Commission is $10. Using a fictitious name without filing can lead to a misdemeanor conviction, a fine of up to $2,500, jail time, and inability to maintain a lawsuit in Virginia courts. |
|---|---|
| Name rules and reservation | An LLC name must contain the words "limited company" or "limited liability company" or the abbreviations "L.C.," "LC," "L.L.C.," or "LLC." A business name can be reserved or renewed for 120 days (Form SCC631) for $10. |
Where to get help in Virginia
More Virginia starting an llc & small business
- What an LLC Costs in Virginia
- LLC Annual Report in Virginia
- All Virginia starting an llc & small business rules
FAQ
How do you register a DBA in Virginia?
The SCC Clerk's Office is the central filing office for fictitious names. An LLC files a Certificate of Assumed or Fictitious Name (Business Conducted by an Entity) through CIS; the fee for filing it with the Commission is $10. Using a fictitious name without filing can lead to a misdemeanor conviction, a fine of up to $2,500, jail time, and inability to maintain a lawsuit in Virginia courts.
What are the LLC name requirements in Virginia?
An LLC name must contain the words "limited company" or "limited liability company" or the abbreviations "L.C.," "LC," "L.L.C.," or "LLC." A business name can be reserved or renewed for 120 days (Form SCC631) for $10.
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.