Registering a DBA (Assumed Name) in West Virginia
Where and how to file a DBA, trade name or assumed name in West Virginia, and the fee.
Short answer: An LLC registers a trade name (DBA) with the Secretary of State, preferably online through the West Virginia One Stop Business Portal. WV Secretary of State, Register a Trade Name (DBA); W. Va. Code § 59-1-2(1)(K)
| DBA / assumed name | An LLC registers a trade name (DBA) with the Secretary of State, preferably online through the West Virginia One Stop Business Portal. The fee for a limited liability company is $25.00, plus a $1.00 online processing fee for online filings. The trade name must be distinguishable from other registered names; a different corporate ending such as "LLC" does not make a name distinguishable. |
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| Name rules and reservation | The name must contain "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 be distinguishable from other names on record. A name may be reserved for 120 days and renewed once for another 120 days; the statutory fee for a name reservation is $15. |
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FAQ
How do you register a DBA in West Virginia?
An LLC registers a trade name (DBA) with the Secretary of State, preferably online through the West Virginia One Stop Business Portal. The fee for a limited liability company is $25.00, plus a $1.00 online processing fee for online filings. The trade name must be distinguishable from other registered names; a different corporate ending such as "LLC" does not make a name distinguishable.
What are the LLC name requirements in West Virginia?
The name must contain "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 be distinguishable from other names on record. A name may be reserved for 120 days and renewed once for another 120 days; the statutory fee for a name reservation is $15.
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