{"id":5278,"date":"2024-07-15T13:21:50","date_gmt":"2024-07-15T18:21:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/content.findlaw-admin.com\/ability-law\/smallbusiness\/starting-a-business\/how-to-get-an-ohio-dba-in-4-steps.html"},"modified":"2025-05-02T16:14:00","modified_gmt":"2025-05-02T21:14:00","slug":"how-to-get-an-ohio-dba-in-4-steps","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/smallbusiness\/starting-a-business\/how-to-get-an-ohio-dba-in-4-steps.html","title":{"rendered":"How to Get an Ohio DBA in 4 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\/v1746229032\/ability-law\/wp-prod\/voting-states-maps-Ohio\/voting-states-maps-Ohio.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 Get an Ohio DBA in 4 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 Get an Ohio DBA in 4 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 Get an Ohio DBA in 4 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\/amber-sheppard-esq\/\">Amber Sheppard, Esq.<\/a> | Legally reviewed by <a\n                href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/company\/our-team\/amber-sheppard-esq\/\">Amber Sheppard, Esq.<\/a>\n                | Last updated\n        <time>\n                            May 02, 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 register a DBA (<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Doing Business As<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">) in <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ohio<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, you must choose an available name, file a <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Name Registration form<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> with the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ohio Secretary of State<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, 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-get-an-ohio-dba-in-4-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>\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=\"#Steps\" title=\"4 Steps To File a DBA in Ohio\">4 Steps To File a DBA in Ohio<\/a><\/li>\n                        <li><a href=\"#After\" title=\"After You Register: Tax Identification Number and Renewals\">After You Register: Tax Identification Number and Renewals<\/a><\/li>\n                        <li><a href=\"#summary\" title=\"Summary\">Summary<\/a><\/li>\n                        <li><a href=\"#Help\" title=\"Get Help With Your Ohio DBA\">Get Help With Your Ohio DBA<\/a><\/li>\n                    <\/ul>\n            <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Ohio small businesses can operate under a different name than what was filed at formation. Entrepreneurs do this by filing a &#8220;DBA&#8221; or &#8220;doing business as&#8221; name registration form. A DBA is also known as an &#8220;assumed name,&#8221; &#8220;fictitious name,&#8221; an &#8220;alias,&#8221; or a &#8220;trade name.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Registering a DBA in Ohio is similar to filing for a business license or forming a new business. The registration will vary depending on several factors. Under <a href=\"https:\/\/codes.findlaw.com\/oh\/title-xiii-commercial-transactions\/oh-rev-code-sect-1329-10\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ORC Ann. \u00a71329.01<\/a>, Ohio law does not allow a DBA registration but instead offers a <strong>trade name registration<\/strong> or <strong>fictitious name registration<\/strong>. These are two distinct options, but for the sake of this article, we will use\u00a0 &#8220;DBA&#8221;\u00a0 interchangeably.<\/p>\n<p>This FindLaw article breaks down the process for an <a href=\"https:\/\/legalzoomcominc.pxf.io\/c\/4851649\/2115292\/26746?subId1=how-to-get-an-ohio-dba-in-4-steps&amp;auto-aff-dba\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ohio DBA registration<\/a>.<\/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-get-an-ohio-dba-in-4-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>4 Steps To File a DBA in Ohio<\/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=\"\">Decide if a DBA Is Right for Your Business<\/h2>\n                    <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"category-overview-content-steps\">\n                        <p>A DBA or assumed business name is any name that a business uses that differs from its legal name. DBAs are available for either\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/smallbusiness\/incorporation-and-legal-structures\/types-of-business-structures.html\">incorporated entities<\/a>\u00a0(LLCs, corporations, nonprofits, etc.) or sole proprietorships.<\/p>\n<p>It&#8217;s your decision whether to use a fictitious name, trade name, or the business&#8217;s legal name.<\/p>\n<h3>DBA Advantages<\/h3>\n<p>The most common use of a DBA is in a\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/smallbusiness\/incorporation-and-legal-structures\/sole-proprietorship-advantages-and-disadvantages.html\">sole proprietorship\u00a0<\/a>or a partnership where the business name differs from the full legal name of the person operating the business. You could register your full legal name as your business name.<\/p>\n<p>It is a slightly different question\u2014and process\u2014if the registering business is a\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/smallbusiness\/starting-a-business\/what-is-a-corporation-.html\">corporation<\/a>\u00a0or\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/smallbusiness\/incorporation-and-legal-structures\/llcs.html\">limited liability company (LLC)<\/a>. A registered corporation or LLC does not need a DBA to operate. However, it must file a DBA registration if it wants to do business under another name. An example would be a restaurant holding company: &#8220;XYZ Holdings DBA Slidell McDonalds.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>You can use a DBA for advertising, opening a business bank account, and accepting credit cards as a merchant. Use it to simplify a corporate name, introduce a new product line, or instead of a person&#8217;s name.<\/p>\n<p>There are no limits to how many DBAs an underlying business entity or sole proprietor has. Rather than form a new business or LLC each time, you can file an Ohio DBA as many times as you want.<\/p>\n<h3>DBA Disadvantages<\/h3>\n<p>A DBA is not a legal entity or type of business structure. It does not protect the business owner\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/state\/ohio-law\/forming-an-llc-in-ohio.html\">like forming an LLC<\/a>. An LLC or other business structure would protect the owner&#8217;s personal assets in a lawsuit. A DBA cannot do that.<\/p>\n<p>The underlying Ohio legal entity is responsible for sales tax, generating an employer identification number (EIN) or\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/tax\/federal-taxes\/is-a-tax-id-required-for-my-business-.html\">tax ID<\/a>, obtaining business permits and licenses, and\u00a0insuring the business. You can use the underlying legal entity&#8217;s tax identification numbers to open a bank account in the DBA name. The underlying legal entity&#8217;s registered agent remains the DBA&#8217;s registered agent.<\/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=\"\">Determine Your Business Name<\/h2>\n                    <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"category-overview-content-steps\">\n                        <p>Once you decide a DBA is suitable for you, it&#8217;s time to pick a name.<\/p>\n<p>First,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/businesssearch.ohiosos.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">conduct a business name search<\/a>\u00a0on the Ohio Secretary of State&#8217;s website to ensure no one else uses that name.<\/p>\n<p>Next, check the national\u00a0United States Patent and Trademark Office. See if any similar names are registered that\u00a0may cause confusion among consumers. If so, you should pick a new name to avoid\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/smallbusiness\/intellectual-property\/trademark-infringement-law-q-a.html\">trademark infringement<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Also, be very aware that there are certain words or designations that you cannot use in an Ohio DBA:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>That is misleading about the nature of the business<\/li>\n<li>Connected to the banking and insurance business unless licensed in those areas<\/li>\n<li>Use a professional name (Doctor, Attorney at Law, etc.) unless licensed in those areas<\/li>\n<li>Use any indication that the DBA is a corporation unless one of the entities named in the application for registration is itself a corporation. However, &#8220;company&#8221; is permissible for any fictitious name, regardless of the registrants&#8217; status.<\/li>\n<li>You cannot use any words in the DBA name that are obscene or offensive to any group.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>A DBA name that is not unique is a &#8220;fictitious name&#8221; under Ohio law. It still requires registration with Ohio. This could open your business up to potential\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/smallbusiness\/intellectual-property\/trademark-infringement-law-q-a.html\">trademark infringement claims<\/a>. It is just not legally protected under Ohio law. If you create a unique Ohio name, register it as a trade name.<\/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=\"\">Own That Business Name<\/h2>\n                    <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"category-overview-content-steps\">\n                        <p>You can own your business name so no one else can use it. However, that name must be unique.<\/p>\n<p>To begin with, you have to make sure that no one else can use it in business or on the internet. This means you have to ensure that no one else uses that name. Check to see the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/smallbusiness\/intellectual-property\/registering-for-a-domain-name-trademark-what-you-should-know.html\">Internet Domain Name<\/a>\u00a0is available. Then follow the steps to own that domain name (that will only cost a few dollars).<\/p>\n<p>If you expect to work in other states or have a truly unique name, you should trademark that name with the\u00a0United States Patent and Trademark Office\u00a0(USPTO). This process takes time and money but allows you to recover attorney&#8217;s fees and damages for someone else&#8217;s use.<\/p>\n<p>Once you receive your federal trademark,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ohiosos.gov\/globalassets\/publications\/busserv\/trademark.pdf?\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">register that trademark<\/a>\u00a0in Ohio. You can also register a trademark with the State of Ohio without filing for a federal trademark. If you do that, you only have protection in Ohio.<\/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                            4\n                        <\/div>\n                        <h2 class=\"category-overview-steps-title\" id=\"\">Register as an Ohio DBA<\/h2>\n                    <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"category-overview-content-steps\">\n                        <p>Any fictitious name used in an ongoing business in Ohio must be registered with the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/tax.ohio.gov\/wps\/portal\/gov\/tax\/help-center\/resources\/tax-education\/starting-a-business-step-2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ohio Secretary of State<\/a>. There is a filing fee.<\/p>\n<p>Ohio law mandates reporting the business use of a secondary business name to the state.<\/p>\n<p>Two laws are at work here, depending on whether or not that name is unique in Ohio. The law will protect that DBA name if it is unique, but it won&#8217;t protect it if it is not.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>You can register a unique DBA name as a &#8220;<strong>trade name<\/strong>.&#8221; A trade name comes with certain protections. You can register a DBA name that is not the same or &#8220;overly similar&#8221; to another Ohio business name. This is\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ohiosos.gov\/globalassets\/business\/forms\/534a.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Form 534A<\/a>\u00a0and the fee is $39.<\/li>\n<li>You can also register a DBA as a non-unique &#8220;<strong>fictitious name<\/strong>.&#8221; This designation does not come with any legal protections. If you try to register the name, it will be rejected unless you file a\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ohiosos.gov\/globalassets\/business\/forms\/590.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Consent to Use form<\/a>\u00a0from the other entity along with your\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ohiosos.gov\/globalassets\/business\/forms\/534a.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Form 534A<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Each registration for an Ohio DBA name is available online. Small business owners can download the form, fill it out, and mail it.<\/p>\n<p>The registration form is detail-intensive, so have your business information available before starting. Information you need to have ready:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The proposed business name of the DBA<\/li>\n<li>The principal business address of the DBA<\/li>\n<li>Names, addresses, and email addresses of individuals with interest in the business (owners)<\/li>\n<li>Contact information of legal entities that have a stake or interest in the business<\/li>\n<li>Purpose of the business<\/li>\n<li>Contact information<\/li>\n<li>Signature<\/li>\n<li>Filing fee of $39.00<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The typical turnaround is 3-7 business days. Expedited service is available for additional fees.<\/p>\n<p>If mailing your registration, send it to:<\/p>\n<p>Ohio Secretary of State<\/p>\n<p>Business Services Division<\/p>\n<p>180 Civic Center Dr.<\/p>\n<p>Columbus, OH 43216<\/p>\n<p>Your DBA remains valid for five years from approval. Renewals occur every five years after that. If the DBA is no longer functioning, you must file a\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ohiosos.gov\/globalassets\/business\/forms\/524a.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">cancellation<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2><a id=\"After\"><\/a>After You Register: Tax Identification Number and Renewals<\/h2>\n<p>You must obtain one if the underlying company does not have a\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.irs.gov\/businesses\/small-businesses-self-employed\/apply-for-an-employer-identification-number-ein-online\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">federal EIN<\/a>. The underlying corporation will also need to file with the State of Ohio if it will\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/tax.ohio.gov\/wps\/portal\/gov\/tax\/business\/ohio-business-taxes\/sales-and-use\/Sales-Use-Tax\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">generate sales or use taxes<\/a>\u00a0from the DBA. If the DBA has employees, the underlying company or individual must register with the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/tax.ohio.gov\/wps\/portal\/gov\/tax\/business\/resources\/employer-withholding\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ohio Department of the Taxation<\/a>\u00a0and for\u00a0unemployment insurance.<\/p>\n<h3>Renewals<\/h3>\n<p>An Ohio trade name is valid for five years. To renew the trade name, you must file a Renewal of Trade or Fictitious Name (Form 524) or file online within six months of the expiration date. The renewal fee is $25.<\/p>\n<h2><a id=\"summary\"><\/a>Summary<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To register a DBA (Doing Business As) in Ohio, you must first determine if you should file a Trade Name or a Fictitious Name. Under Ohio law, a trade name is unique and provides legal protection. A fictitious name does not. After conducting a name search through the Ohio Secretary of State to determine name availability, file Form 534A (Name Registration), and pay a $39 filing fee. This process allows business entities to operate under a brand name different from their legal name. It does not create a new entity or protect personal assets.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once approved, your registration remains valid for five years, after which it must be renewed to remain in good standing.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><a id=\"Help\"><\/a>Get Help With Your Ohio DBA<\/h2>\n<p>An\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/lawyers.findlaw.com\/trademarks\/ohio\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ohio trade name lawyer\u00a0<\/a>can help you determine if your DBA is unique enough to be a trading name or fictitious name for Form 534A purposes.<\/p>\n<p>Or you can let\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/legalzoomcominc.pxf.io\/c\/4851649\/2115292\/26746?subId1=how-to-get-an-ohio-dba-in-4-steps-custom-content\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">our trusted partner LegalZoom<\/a>\u00a0handle your name search, DBA application filing and publishing for $99 plus filing fees.<\/p>\n<p><i><b>Disclaimer:\u00a0<\/b>The information presented here does not constitute legal advice or representation. 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