Assumed Name - DBA

Effective September 1, 2019, if you are filing a DBA as a sole proprietorship or a general partnership, you are required to file with the County Clerk's office. Most other business types will need to be filed with the Secretary of State's office.

Texas Business and Commerce Code requires businesses to file an Assumed Name Certificate, commonly known as doing business as or dba. Most banks require a proper filing to open a business checking account. An Assumed Name Certificate must be filed with the County Clerk's office in the county in which you plan to conduct business.

For additional information, you may contact:

• Assumed Names Business Information and Referral Phone: 800-888-0511
• Secretary of State
  • Phone: 512-463-5555 
• Secretary of State Website 

Assumed Name forms to complete and file with the County Clerk's Office:

• Assumed Name Certificate for Unincorporated Business (PDF)
• Statement of Abandonment of Use of a Business or Professional Name (PDF)
• Assumed Name Withdrawal Affidavit (PDF)

Photo ID's are required for all transactions in the County Clerk's Office.