{"id":5223,"date":"2024-07-09T10:03:02","date_gmt":"2024-07-09T15:03:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/content.findlaw-admin.com\/ability-law\/smallbusiness\/starting-a-business\/how-to-file-a-dba-in-colorado-in-3-steps.html"},"modified":"2025-05-01T13:17:00","modified_gmt":"2025-05-01T18:17:00","slug":"how-to-file-a-dba-in-colorado-in-3-steps","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/smallbusiness\/starting-a-business\/how-to-file-a-dba-in-colorado-in-3-steps.html","title":{"rendered":"How To File a DBA in Colorado in 3 Steps"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<section data-testid=\"fl-simple-hero\"  class=\"fl-simple-hero\">\n    <div class=\"fl-simple-hero-container fl-container fl-flex fl-items-center\">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"fl-simple-hero-image\" src=\"https://www.findlaw.com/static/c/images\/images\/w_1200,c_limit,dpr_auto\/f_auto,q_auto:eco\/v1746118870\/ability-law\/wp-prod\/voting-states-maps-Colorado\/voting-states-maps-Colorado.png?_i=AA\" alt=\"\" data-testid=\"fl-simple-hero-image\">\n                <div class=\"fl-simple-hero-title\" data-testid=\"fl-simple-hero-title\">How To File a DBA in Colorado in 3 Steps<\/div>\n            <\/div>\n<\/section>\n    <div class=\"fl-container\">\n        <div class=\"updated-breadcrumb-list\">\n            <ol>\n                        <li>\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\">FindLaw <\/a>\n                <span class=\"breadcrumb-separator\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\/<\/span>\n            <\/li>\n                                <li aria-current=\"page\">How To File a DBA in Colorado in 3 Steps<\/li>\n            <\/ol>\n\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"fl-sectionWithSidebar fl-container fl-flex fl-flex-wrap fl-gap30  wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 fl-sectionWithSidebar fl-container fl-flex fl-flex-wrap fl-gap30\">\n<div class=\"fl-section-main fl-page-articles fl-section-main fl-section-main-full-width\"><h1 class=\"fl-no-margin-top\">How To File a DBA in Colorado in 3 Steps<\/h1>\n\n<section class=\"fl-gutenberg-byline\">\n    <div class=\"fl-gutenberg-byline-content\">\n                    By <a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/company\/our-team\/acacia-wilson-esq\/\">Acacia Wilson, Esq.<\/a> | Legally reviewed by <a\n                href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/company\/our-team\/tim-kelly-j-d\/\">Tim Kelly, J.D.<\/a>\n                | Last updated\n        <time>\n                            May 01, 2025\n                    <\/time>\n    <\/div>\n\n            <div class=\"fl-gutenberg-byline-editorial-note fl-text-sm\">\n            <p>Editorial Note: We earn a commission from affiliate partner links on FindLaw. 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For information regarding a specific legal issue affecting you, please <a href=\"https:\/\/lawyers.findlaw.com\/?fli=bylinelink\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">contact an attorney in your area<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n\n        <\/div>\n    <\/details>\n<\/section>\n\n\n    <div class=\"fl-callout-text article-blockquote\">\n        <p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To file a DBA (<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Doing Business As<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">), called a \u201ctrade name\u201d in Colorado you must determine if your <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">trade name<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is available, file a <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Colorado Trade Name Registration<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> with the Secretary of State, and pay a <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">filing fee<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><b><i><a href=\"https:\/\/legalzoomcominc.pxf.io\/c\/4851649\/2115292\/26746?subId1=how-to-file-a-dba-in-colorado-in-3-steps-in-content\" class=\"diy-biz-affiliate\" rel=\"sponsored noopener\" data-cta=\"Biz LZ - LATL Callout\" data-cta-url=\"legalzoom.com\" target=\"_blank\">Register your DBA with confidence<\/a>&nbsp;\u202fthrough our trusted partner LegalZoom.<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"tableOfContent\">\n    <div class=\"table-of-contents\">\n        <span role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\" class=\"table-of-contents__title\">Table of Contents<\/span>\n                <ul class=\"table-of-contents__list\">\n                        <li><a href=\"#Do\" title=\"Do I Need a Colorado DBA Name?\">Do I Need a Colorado DBA Name?<\/a><\/li>\n                        <li><a href=\"#Steps\" title=\"3 Steps To File a DBA in Colorado\">3 Steps To File a DBA in Colorado<\/a><\/li>\n                        <li><a href=\"#Questions\" title=\"Frequently Asked Questions About Filing a Colorado DBA\">Frequently Asked Questions About Filing a Colorado DBA<\/a><\/li>\n                        <li><a href=\"#summary\" title=\"Summary\">Summary<\/a><\/li>\n                        <li><a href=\"#Thinking\" title=\"Thinking About Getting a Colorado DBA?\">Thinking About Getting a Colorado DBA?<\/a><\/li>\n                    <\/ul>\n            <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>A&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/smallbusiness\/starting-a-business\/fictitious-business-names-do-you-need-one.html\">fictitious business name<\/a>&nbsp;or a new business name can help your rebrand. Before you start your DBA filing, understand what a DBA name can and can&#8217;t do.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2><a id=\"Do\"><\/a>Do I Need a Colorado DBA Name?<\/h2>\n<p>Yes, under <a href=\"https:\/\/codes.findlaw.com\/co\/title-7-corporations-and-associations\/co-rev-st-sect-7-71-101\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">C.R.S. 7-71-101<\/a>, in Colorado, if you want to operate your company under a name other than your legal business name, you&#8217;ll need to register a trade name with the Secretary of State. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sos.state.co.us\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Colorado Secretary of State&#8217;s Office<\/a>\u00a0requires trade name registration to use a name other than the legal business name to conduct business.<\/p>\n<p>For\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/smallbusiness\/incorporation-and-legal-structures\/the-small-business-partnership-general-and-limited-partnerships.html\">partnerships\u00a0<\/a>and\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/smallbusiness\/incorporation-and-legal-structures\/sole-proprietorship-advantages-and-disadvantages.html\">sole proprietorships<\/a>, the legal business name is the owner&#8217;s personal name. For\u00a0LLCs\u00a0and corporations, the legal business is the name filed with the secretary of state at <a class=\"diy-biz-affiliate\" href=\"https:\/\/legalzoomcominc.pxf.io\/c\/4851649\/2115288\/26746?subId1=how-to-file-a-dba-in-colorado-in-3-steps&amp;auto-aff-llc\" rel=\"sponsored noopener\" data-cta=\"Biz Auto LZ - LATL Txt\" data-cta-url=\"legalzoom.com\" target=\"_blank\">business formation<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3>Benefits of a Colorado Business DBA<\/h3>\n<p>There are many reasons to operate your business under a moniker other than the legal business name. Partners and sole proprietors may want the more professional sound of an assumed name rather than their personal name. Getting a DBA allows business owners who don&#8217;t have an <a class=\"diy-biz-affiliate\" href=\"https:\/\/legalzoomcominc.pxf.io\/c\/4851649\/2115288\/26746?subId1=how-to-file-a-dba-in-colorado-in-3-steps&amp;auto-aff-llc\" rel=\"sponsored noopener\" data-cta=\"Biz Auto LZ - LATL Txt\" data-cta-url=\"legalzoom.com\" target=\"_blank\">LLC<\/a> or corporation to open a business bank account and sign contracts with a business name that is not their name.<\/p>\n<p>If you have an LLC or corporation, you should file a trade name for marketing and branding purposes. Perhaps you&#8217;re planning to launch a new line of products or services. You don&#8217;t want to create another legal entity for the new line, so you might find that a DBA registration in Colorado suits your needs.<\/p>\n<p>A DBA does not require a new federal employment identification number (EIN) or tax ID. The underlying business tax ID or sole proprietor&#8217;s Social Security number (SSN) carries over to the DBA.<\/p>\n<h3>Common Questions About DBA Disadvantages<\/h3>\n<p>However, it&#8217;s important to note that a DBA name is only a name. It&#8217;s not a legal entity. Legal entities, such as\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/state\/colorado-law\/forming-an-llc-in-colorado.html\">LLCs in Colorado<\/a>\u00a0and corporations, provide personal asset protection. This means that the owners of these legal entities generally won&#8217;t lose their personal assets, such as houses or cars, if someone sues the business.<\/p>\n<p>Sole proprietors, on the other hand, have no personal asset protection. Getting a DBA won&#8217;t provide personal asset protection either. Suppose you&#8217;re a sole proprietor seeking limited liability. In that case, you should consider forming a legal entity rather than just getting a trade name.<\/p>\n<p>One final consideration is that Colorado treats nonprofits differently regarding trade name registration requirements. A nonprofit organization may \u2014 but is not required to \u2014 register any name other than the true business name used for conducting business.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"fl-legal-zoom-cta fl-flex fl-items-center\">\n    <div class=\"fl-legal-zoom-cta-icons fl-flex fl-flex-column\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\"\n            src=\"https://www.findlaw.com/static/c/images\/images\/w_1200,c_limit,dpr_auto\/f_auto,q_auto:eco\/v1745900043\/ability-law\/wp-prod\/general-components-legal-zoom-legal_zoom_129163c1e\/general-components-legal-zoom-legal_zoom_129163c1e.png?_i=AA\"\n            alt=\"\"\n            loading=\"lazy\"\n            class=\"fl-legal-zoom-cta-icon-main\"\n        \/>\n        <img decoding=\"async\"\n            src=\"https://www.findlaw.com/static/c/images\/images\/w_1200,c_limit,dpr_auto\/f_auto,q_auto:eco\/v1745857465\/ability-law\/wp-prod\/general-components-legal-zoom-legal_zoom_text_1294fc38a\/general-components-legal-zoom-legal_zoom_text_1294fc38a.png?_i=AA\"\n            alt=\"\"\n            loading=\"lazy\"\n            class=\"fl-legal-zoom-cta-icon-bottom\"\n        \/>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"fl-legal-zoom-cta-text\">\n        <div class=\"fl-legal-zoom-cta-subtitle\"><p>Meet FindLaw&#8217;s <b>trusted partner LegalZoom<\/b>, an industry leader in online business formations<\/p>\n<\/div>\n        <div class=\"fl-legal-zoom-cta-content fl-flex fl-items-center\">\n            <div>\n                <h2 class=\"fl-title-H2 fl-legal-zoom-cta-title\">Let&#8217;s file your DBA!<\/h2>\n                <div class=\"fl-legal-zoom-cta-description\"><p>Join the millions who launched their businesses with LegalZoom. <b>DBA registration starts at $99 + filing fees.<\/b><\/p>\n<\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <a class=\"fl-button fl-link-button primary fl-legal-zoom-cta-button diy-biz-affiliate\" data-cta-url=\"legalzoom.com\" data-cta=\"Biz LZ - StateLaws Banner\" aria-disabled=\"false\" rel=\"sponsored noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/legalzoomcominc.pxf.io\/c\/4851649\/2115292\/26746?subId1=how-to-file-a-dba-in-colorado-in-3-steps-mcta\" target=\"_blank\">\n                <span class=\"fl-button-content\">Get Started<\/span>\n                <i class=\"fa fa-angle-right medium\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\n            <\/a>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2><a id=\"Steps\"><\/a>3 Steps To File a DBA in Colorado<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"general-step-component\">\n    <div class=\"steps-container\">\n                    <div class=\"steps-container-item\">\n                <div class=\"category-overview category-overview-item-steps\">\n                    <div class=\"category-overview-heading category-overview-heading-steps\">\n                        <div class=\"category-overview-steps\">\n                            1\n                        <\/div>\n                        <h2 class=\"category-overview-steps-title\" id=\"\">Conduct a Colorado DBA Name Search<\/h2>\n                    <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"category-overview-content-steps\">\n                        <p>In Colorado, you can register a trade name similar to or even the same as another name on record. However, conducting a trade name search is still a good business practice to check for availability before registering a trade name. Having a unique and distinguishable trade name will help prevent confusion.<\/p>\n<h3>Search Nationally and Locally<\/h3>\n<p>You can search for a trade name online. On the Colorado secretary of state&#8217;s website, simply type the name you&#8217;d like to use in the\u00a0<a title=\"Name Availability Search\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sos.state.co.us\/biz\/NameCriteria.do?resetTransTyp=Y\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Name Availability Search<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>You should also conduct a trademark search to see if someone has trademarked your trade name. You can perform the\u00a0<a title=\"Trademark Search\" href=\"https:\/\/www.uspto.gov\/trademarks\/search\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">search through the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Check internet domain website names and social media handles on sites like Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube. If the name you have in mind is already in use there, your best bet is to pick another one. Keeping the same name across all your online platforms allows for cohesive branding.<\/p>\n<h3>Choose an Assumed Name<\/h3>\n<p>You&#8217;ll want to make sure you choose a trade name that doesn&#8217;t violate any Colorado laws. That means:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>No obscenities<\/li>\n<li>No references to illegal activities<\/li>\n<li>Nothing that suggests you are tied to a governmental agency, such as &#8220;State Department&#8221;<\/li>\n<li>Not adding &#8220;LLC,&#8221; &#8220;Inc.,&#8221; or any other business entity designator unless you actually have that type of legal business entity<\/li>\n<li>Not using terms such as &#8220;bank,&#8221; &#8220;trust,&#8221; &#8220;credit union,&#8221; or &#8220;banker&#8221; unless your business provides financial services<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>One final consideration relating to the trade name you choose for your business is restrictions.<\/p>\n\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"steps-container-item\">\n                <div class=\"category-overview category-overview-item-steps\">\n                    <div class=\"category-overview-heading category-overview-heading-steps\">\n                        <div class=\"category-overview-steps\">\n                            2\n                        <\/div>\n                        <h2 class=\"category-overview-steps-title\" id=\"\">Register a Colorado Trade Name<\/h2>\n                    <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"category-overview-content-steps\">\n                        <p>You can register a Colorado DBA online. The Colorado secretary of state website lists\u00a0<a title=\"Trade Name Forms \" href=\"https:\/\/www.sos.state.co.us\/pubs\/business\/forms_main.html#TradeNames\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">forms for registering a trade name<\/a>. You must select the appropriate registration form for your business entity type.<\/p>\n<p>You can also follow these links to access the forms available with the Colorado Secretary of State&#8217;s Office:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a title=\"Name of an Individual\" href=\"https:\/\/www.coloradosos.gov\/biz\/TradeNameIndTransaction.do?firstTime=true&amp;_gl=1*1xkzuqb*_ga*MTM4ODMwOTQzLjE3MDcxMDgwNDc.*_ga_JDK6PLVHDW*MTcxMTgzMzI2Ni4yLjEuMTcxMTgzNDE1NC4wLjAuMA..\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Statement of Trade Name of an Individual<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a title=\"Non-Reporting Entity\" href=\"https:\/\/www.coloradosos.gov\/biz\/TradeNameNonReportingTransaction.do?firstTime=true&amp;_gl=1*o0akal*_ga*MTM4ODMwOTQzLjE3MDcxMDgwNDc.*_ga_JDK6PLVHDW*MTcxMTgzMzI2Ni4yLjEuMTcxMTgzNDE1NC4wLjAuMA..\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Statement of Trade Name of a Non-Reporting Entity<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a title=\"Reporting Entity\" href=\"https:\/\/www.coloradosos.gov\/biz\/FileDocSearchCriteria.do?_gl=1*1o2q15v*_ga*MTM4ODMwOTQzLjE3MDcxMDgwNDc.*_ga_JDK6PLVHDW*MTcxMTgzMzI2Ni4yLjEuMTcxMTgzNDM1My4wLjAuMA..\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Statement of Trade Name of a Reporting Entity<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>For example, a sole proprietor seeking to register a trade name would select the\u00a0<a title=\"Trade Name of an Individual&quot; form\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sos.state.co.us\/pubs\/business\/forms_main.html#TradeNames\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">&#8220;Statement of Trade Name of an Individual&#8221; form<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Although the Statement of Trade Name forms vary slightly based on the business type, you&#8217;ll generally need to input the following information on your registration form:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Business type<\/li>\n<li>True name of the business (original entity)<\/li>\n<li>Address of the business<\/li>\n<li>Nature of the business<\/li>\n<li>Colorado Secretary of State ID number (if you have an underlying entity, such as an LLC or corporation, this is the number given at initial registration)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>You&#8217;ll need to provide the trade name you use or would like to use to conduct business. You&#8217;ll also need to submit the filing fee of $20 to register your trade name.<\/p>\n<p>You must file these\u00a0forms online. Forms are not accepted by mail.<\/p>\n\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"steps-container-item\">\n                <div class=\"category-overview category-overview-item-steps\">\n                    <div class=\"category-overview-heading category-overview-heading-steps\">\n                        <div class=\"category-overview-steps\">\n                            3\n                        <\/div>\n                        <h2 class=\"category-overview-steps-title\" id=\"\">Manage the DBA<\/h2>\n                    <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"category-overview-content-steps\">\n                        <p>After you file your Colorado DBA, you might wonder about trade name renewals and other issues regarding its management. Will you need to renew your trade name? Can you make changes once it&#8217;s filed? What happens if you decide you don&#8217;t want your trade name anymore?<\/p>\n<h3>Renewals<\/h3>\n<p>All renewal forms must be\u00a0<a title=\"Forms Online\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sos.state.co.us\/pubs\/business\/forms_main.html#TradeNames\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">submitted online<\/a>.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Sole proprietors:\u00a0For sole proprietors, a trade name is good for one year. It expires on the first day following the month of the anniversary of the original filing. For example, if you registered your trade name on Feb. 15, 2024, the trade name expiration date would be March 1, 2025. Trade names for sole proprietorships can be renewed anytime within the three months leading up to the expiration date. If the expiration date passes, the trade name can&#8217;t be renewed.<\/li>\n<li>Business entities:\u00a0Trade names for LLCs and corporations are good so long as the business remains in good standing. If the company falls out of good standing, the trade name will be good for one year after that date. Suppose the business owners bring the company back into good standing before the year is up. In that case, the trade name will be effective again if the company remains in good standing. If the business owner doesn&#8217;t bring the business back into good standing before the year ends, they may file a renewal for the trade name.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Changes or Corrections<\/h3>\n<p>You might need to\u00a0make changes or corrections\u00a0after filing your trade name registration form. You may need to change the address you listed on the registration form or the description of the nature of the business conducted.<\/p>\n<p>You can change your trade name registration by completing a\u00a0<a title=\"Change of Trade Name Information form\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sos.state.co.us\/pubs\/business\/forms_main.html#TNChange\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Statement of Change of Trade Name Information form<\/a>\u00a0on the Colorado secretary of state&#8217;s website. You can also find the\u00a0<a title=\" Correction of Trade Name Information form \" href=\"https:\/\/www.sos.state.co.us\/pubs\/business\/forms_main.html#TNCorrect\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Statement of Correction of Trade Name Information form<\/a>\u00a0on the website. Along with submitting the appropriate form online, you&#8217;ll need to submit a filing fee of $10 for a change or correction.<\/p>\n<h3>Withdrawals<\/h3>\n<p>You can also withdraw or cancel your trade name registration altogether. The\u00a0<a title=\"Trade Name Withdrawal form\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sos.state.co.us\/pubs\/business\/forms_main.html#TNWithdraw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Statement of Trade Name Withdrawal form<\/a>\u00a0is available on the secretary of state website. A filing fee of $10 applies for trade name withdrawals. You could also simply allow your trade name to expire if you no longer want it.<\/p>\n\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2><a id=\"Questions\"><\/a>FAQs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"fl-faq\">\n    <div\n            class=\"fl-accordion fl-faq-container fl-container\"\n            id=\"faq\"\n            data-testid=\"fl-accordion\"\n    >\n        <div class=\"fl-faq-heading-row fl-flex\">\n            <ul\n                    class=\"fl-faq-buttons fl-flex fl-flex-row fl-items-center fl-no-spacing\"\n                    aria-label=\"View all Frequently Asked Questions\"\n            >\n                <li class=\"fl-faq-buttons-item\">\n                    <button\n                            id=\"button-show-faq\"\n                            data-testid=\"button-show-faq\"\n                            class=\"fl-accordion-filter-button fl-accordion-filter-button-show\"\n                            type=\"button\"\n                            data-focus-other-button=\"true\"\n                            aria-current=\"true\"\n                            aria-disabled=\"true\"\n                            disabled=\"\"\n                    >\n                        Show All\n                    <\/button>\n                <\/li>\n                <li><span aria-hidden=\"true\">|<\/span><\/li>\n                <li class=\"fl-faq-buttons-item\">\n                    <button\n                            id=\"button-hide-faq\"\n                            data-testid=\"button-hide-faq\"\n                            class=\"fl-accordion-filter-button fl-accordion-filter-button-hide\"\n                            type=\"button\"\n                            data-focus-other-button=\"true\"\n                            aria-current=\"true\"\n                            aria-disabled=\"true\"\n                            disabled=\"\"\n                    >\n                        Hide All\n                    <\/button>\n                <\/li>\n            <\/ul>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"fl-faq-questions\">\n            <h3\n                    class=\"fl-faq-title fl-no-margin\"\n                    data-testid=\"fl-faq-title\"\n            >\n                Frequently Asked Questions About Filing a Colorado DBA\n            <\/h3>\n                            <div\n                        class=\"fl-accordion-item\"\n                        id=\"section-1-faq\"\n                        aria-labelledby=\"button-1-faq\"\n                        data-testid=\"fl-accordion-item\"\n                >\n                    <h4\n                            class=\"fl-accordion-header fl-flex fl-items-center fl-justify-between fl-no-margin\"\n                            data-testid=\"fl-faq-question-header-1\"\n                    >\n                        <button\n                                id=\"button-1-faq\"\n                                aria-expanded=\"true\"\n                                aria-controls=\"content-1-faq\"\n                                class=\"fl-accordion-button fl-accordion-button-h4 fl-flex fl-flex-auto fl-justify-between is-opened fl-text-underline\"\n                                type=\"button\"\n                        >\n                            Can my DBA become an LLC?\n                            <span aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                                <i\n                                        class=\"fa fa-angle-down small\"\n                                        aria-hidden=\"true\"\n                                ><\/i>\n                            <\/span>\n                        <\/button>\n                    <\/h4>\n                    <div\n                            class=\"fl-accordion-content active\"\n                            data-testid=\"fl-faq-question-content-1\"\n                            id=\"content-1-faq\"\n                            role=\"region\"\n                            aria-labelledby=\"button-1-faq\"\n                    >\n                        <p>A DBA is not a legal entity, so it can&#8217;t become an LLC. If you have a Colorado DBA and want to form an LLC, you can withdraw your trade name and create a limited liability company.<\/p>\n\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                            <div\n                        class=\"fl-accordion-item\"\n                        id=\"section-2-faq\"\n                        aria-labelledby=\"button-2-faq\"\n                        data-testid=\"fl-accordion-item\"\n                >\n                    <h4\n                            class=\"fl-accordion-header fl-flex fl-items-center fl-justify-between fl-no-margin\"\n                            data-testid=\"fl-faq-question-header-2\"\n                    >\n                        <button\n                                id=\"button-2-faq\"\n                                aria-expanded=\"true\"\n                                aria-controls=\"content-2-faq\"\n                                class=\"fl-accordion-button fl-accordion-button-h4 fl-flex fl-flex-auto fl-justify-between is-opened fl-text-underline\"\n                                type=\"button\"\n                        >\n                            Can I renew an expired DBA name in Colorado?\n                            <span aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                                <i\n                                        class=\"fa fa-angle-down small\"\n                                        aria-hidden=\"true\"\n                                ><\/i>\n                            <\/span>\n                        <\/button>\n                    <\/h4>\n                    <div\n                            class=\"fl-accordion-content active\"\n                            data-testid=\"fl-faq-question-content-2\"\n                            id=\"content-2-faq\"\n                            role=\"region\"\n                            aria-labelledby=\"button-2-faq\"\n                    >\n                        <p>In Colorado, you can&#8217;t renew an expired trade name. If your trade name has expired, but you&#8217;d still like to use it to conduct business, you can file a new Statement of Trade Name using the same name. The records will be kept separate.<\/p>\n\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                            <div\n                        class=\"fl-accordion-item\"\n                        id=\"section-3-faq\"\n                        aria-labelledby=\"button-3-faq\"\n                        data-testid=\"fl-accordion-item\"\n                >\n                    <h4\n                            class=\"fl-accordion-header fl-flex fl-items-center fl-justify-between fl-no-margin\"\n                            data-testid=\"fl-faq-question-header-3\"\n                    >\n                        <button\n                                id=\"button-3-faq\"\n                                aria-expanded=\"true\"\n                                aria-controls=\"content-3-faq\"\n                                class=\"fl-accordion-button fl-accordion-button-h4 fl-flex fl-flex-auto fl-justify-between is-opened fl-text-underline\"\n                                type=\"button\"\n                        >\n                            Will a DBA protect your personal assets?\n                            <span aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                                <i\n                                        class=\"fa fa-angle-down small\"\n                                        aria-hidden=\"true\"\n                                ><\/i>\n                            <\/span>\n                        <\/button>\n                    <\/h4>\n                    <div\n                            class=\"fl-accordion-content active\"\n                            data-testid=\"fl-faq-question-content-3\"\n                            id=\"content-3-faq\"\n                            role=\"region\"\n                            aria-labelledby=\"button-3-faq\"\n                    >\n                        <p>A DBA won&#8217;t protect your personal assets. It&#8217;s important to know that a DBA will not provide personal asset protection in the event of a lawsuit or other claim against your business. This means that a DBA will not prevent the loss of your house, car, or other personal assets as the result of a judgment. The only way to gain legal protection for your personal assets is to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/forms\/business-formation.html\">form a business entity<\/a> such as a Colorado LLC, corporation, or limited partnership.<\/p>\n\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                            <div\n                        class=\"fl-accordion-item\"\n                        id=\"section-4-faq\"\n                        aria-labelledby=\"button-4-faq\"\n                        data-testid=\"fl-accordion-item\"\n                >\n                    <h4\n                            class=\"fl-accordion-header fl-flex fl-items-center fl-justify-between fl-no-margin\"\n                            data-testid=\"fl-faq-question-header-4\"\n                    >\n                        <button\n                                id=\"button-4-faq\"\n                                aria-expanded=\"true\"\n                                aria-controls=\"content-4-faq\"\n                                class=\"fl-accordion-button fl-accordion-button-h4 fl-flex fl-flex-auto fl-justify-between is-opened fl-text-underline\"\n                                type=\"button\"\n                        >\n                            Can I transfer my trade name to another person or entity?\n                            <span aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                                <i\n                                        class=\"fa fa-angle-down small\"\n                                        aria-hidden=\"true\"\n                                ><\/i>\n                            <\/span>\n                        <\/button>\n                    <\/h4>\n                    <div\n                            class=\"fl-accordion-content active\"\n                            data-testid=\"fl-faq-question-content-4\"\n                            id=\"content-4-faq\"\n                            role=\"region\"\n                            aria-labelledby=\"button-4-faq\"\n                    >\n                        <p>No, you can&#8217;t transfer your trade name to anyone else. Colorado trade names are non-transferable.<\/p>\n\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                            <div\n                        class=\"fl-accordion-item\"\n                        id=\"section-5-faq\"\n                        aria-labelledby=\"button-5-faq\"\n                        data-testid=\"fl-accordion-item\"\n                >\n                    <h4\n                            class=\"fl-accordion-header fl-flex fl-items-center fl-justify-between fl-no-margin\"\n                            data-testid=\"fl-faq-question-header-5\"\n                    >\n                        <button\n                                id=\"button-5-faq\"\n                                aria-expanded=\"true\"\n                                aria-controls=\"content-5-faq\"\n                                class=\"fl-accordion-button fl-accordion-button-h4 fl-flex fl-flex-auto fl-justify-between is-opened fl-text-underline\"\n                                type=\"button\"\n                        >\n                            Do I need to get an EIN for my DBA?\n                            <span aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                                <i\n                                        class=\"fa fa-angle-down small\"\n                                        aria-hidden=\"true\"\n                                ><\/i>\n                            <\/span>\n                        <\/button>\n                    <\/h4>\n                    <div\n                            class=\"fl-accordion-content active\"\n                            data-testid=\"fl-faq-question-content-5\"\n                            id=\"content-5-faq\"\n                            role=\"region\"\n                            aria-labelledby=\"button-5-faq\"\n                    >\n                        <p>You don&#8217;t need to get an employer identification number (EIN) or tax ID number for your DBA because it&#8217;s not a legal entity. You may already have an EIN \u2014 as required by law \u2014 for your business entity. You won&#8217;t need to get a separate EIN or tax ID number from the IRS for your DBA.<\/p>\n\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                            <div\n                        class=\"fl-accordion-item\"\n                        id=\"section-6-faq\"\n                        aria-labelledby=\"button-6-faq\"\n                        data-testid=\"fl-accordion-item\"\n                >\n                    <h4\n                            class=\"fl-accordion-header fl-flex fl-items-center fl-justify-between fl-no-margin\"\n                            data-testid=\"fl-faq-question-header-6\"\n                    >\n                        <button\n                                id=\"button-6-faq\"\n                                aria-expanded=\"true\"\n                                aria-controls=\"content-6-faq\"\n                                class=\"fl-accordion-button fl-accordion-button-h4 fl-flex fl-flex-auto fl-justify-between is-opened fl-text-underline\"\n                                type=\"button\"\n                        >\n                            Can I file a DBA online?\n                            <span aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                                <i\n                                        class=\"fa fa-angle-down small\"\n                                        aria-hidden=\"true\"\n                                ><\/i>\n                            <\/span>\n                        <\/button>\n                    <\/h4>\n                    <div\n                            class=\"fl-accordion-content active\"\n                            data-testid=\"fl-faq-question-content-6\"\n                            id=\"content-6-faq\"\n                            role=\"region\"\n                            aria-labelledby=\"button-6-faq\"\n                    >\n                        <p>Yes. In fact, you can only file online.<\/p>\n\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                            <div\n                        class=\"fl-accordion-item\"\n                        id=\"section-7-faq\"\n                        aria-labelledby=\"button-7-faq\"\n                        data-testid=\"fl-accordion-item\"\n                >\n                    <h4\n                            class=\"fl-accordion-header fl-flex fl-items-center fl-justify-between fl-no-margin\"\n                            data-testid=\"fl-faq-question-header-7\"\n                    >\n                        <button\n                                id=\"button-7-faq\"\n                                aria-expanded=\"true\"\n                                aria-controls=\"content-7-faq\"\n                                class=\"fl-accordion-button fl-accordion-button-h4 fl-flex fl-flex-auto fl-justify-between is-opened fl-text-underline\"\n                                type=\"button\"\n                        >\n                            How many DBA names can I have?\n                            <span aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                                <i\n                                        class=\"fa fa-angle-down small\"\n                                        aria-hidden=\"true\"\n                                ><\/i>\n                            <\/span>\n                        <\/button>\n                    <\/h4>\n                    <div\n                            class=\"fl-accordion-content active\"\n                            data-testid=\"fl-faq-question-content-7\"\n                            id=\"content-7-faq\"\n                            role=\"region\"\n                            aria-labelledby=\"button-7-faq\"\n                    >\n                        <p>There is no limit on the number of Colorado trade names a business or individual registers. As long as you can complete the registration process, submit the filing fees, and manage the DBAs, you can have multiple DBAs.<\/p>\n\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                            <div\n                        class=\"fl-accordion-item\"\n                        id=\"section-8-faq\"\n                        aria-labelledby=\"button-8-faq\"\n                        data-testid=\"fl-accordion-item\"\n                >\n                    <h4\n                            class=\"fl-accordion-header fl-flex fl-items-center fl-justify-between fl-no-margin\"\n                            data-testid=\"fl-faq-question-header-8\"\n                    >\n                        <button\n                                id=\"button-8-faq\"\n                                aria-expanded=\"true\"\n                                aria-controls=\"content-8-faq\"\n                                class=\"fl-accordion-button fl-accordion-button-h4 fl-flex fl-flex-auto fl-justify-between is-opened fl-text-underline\"\n                                type=\"button\"\n                        >\n                            Can someone else use my registered trade name?\n                            <span aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                                <i\n                                        class=\"fa fa-angle-down small\"\n                                        aria-hidden=\"true\"\n                                ><\/i>\n                            <\/span>\n                        <\/button>\n                    <\/h4>\n                    <div\n                            class=\"fl-accordion-content active\"\n                            data-testid=\"fl-faq-question-content-8\"\n                            id=\"content-8-faq\"\n                            role=\"region\"\n                            aria-labelledby=\"button-8-faq\"\n                    >\n                        <p>In Colorado, trade names aren&#8217;t distinguishable, so someone else in the state of Colorado could use a name that&#8217;s similar to or the same as yours. Furthermore, you have no protection for your trade name in other states.<\/p>\n<p>You can stop someone from using it using intellectual property law. If you&#8217;re concerned about getting legal protection for your trade name, you can look into&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/smallbusiness\/intellectual-property\/trademarks.html\" title=\"Trademarks\">trademarking<\/a>&nbsp;your trade name.<\/p>\n\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<h2><a id=\"summary\" style=\"font-size: revert;\"><\/a><span style=\"font-size: revert; color: initial;\">Summary<\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"12\">To legally operate under a name other than your own in Colorado, you must register a trade name with the Secretary of State. The steps for filing include verifying the name availability through the state\u2019s database, submitting the &#8220;Statement of Trade Name&#8221; online and paying a $20 filing fee.<\/p>\n<h2><a id=\"Thinking\"><\/a>Thinking About Getting a Colorado DBA?<\/h2>\n<p>It&#8217;s crucial to understand what a trade name filing can and can&#8217;t do for your business. Perhaps getting a legal name change or forming a legal entity could be the best move for you. On the other hand, getting a DBA could serve your business needs perfectly.<\/p>\n<p>If you&#8217;re unsure about getting a Colorado trade name, you might want to speak with an\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/lawyers.findlaw.com\/business-organizations\/?fli=dcta\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">experienced attorney<\/a>. A lawyer with background in business organizations can examine your unique situation and help you decide if getting a fictitious business name will suit your needs.<\/p>\n<p>Or you can let <a href=\"https:\/\/legalzoomcominc.pxf.io\/c\/4851649\/2115292\/26746?subId1=how-to-file-a-dba-in-colorado-in-3-steps-custom-content\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">our trusted partner LegalZoom<\/a> handle your name search and DBA application filing for $99 plus filing fees.<\/p>\n<p><i><b>Disclaimer:\u00a0<\/b>The information presented here does not constitute legal advice or representation. It is general and educational in nature, may not reflect all recent legal developments, and may not apply to your unique facts and circumstances. 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