How can the Westchester County Clerks Office help me in setting up my new business?
Pursuant to Section 130 of the New York State General Business Law, if you are conducting any business in the County of Westchester under a name other than your own, and are not a corporation, limited partnership or limited liability company, you must file a Business Certificate indicating your Westchester County address in our office. Your Business Name: Prior to filing your original Business Certificate, you are encouraged to search our Online Public Viewer, click on “Legal Searches” at the top right and then on “DBA” on the left to search business names to be sure that the name you wish to do business under is not already in use. You can also visit our office to conduct this search. Remember that if you are a sole proprietorship, you are not able to use designations such as “and Company” or “Association” in the name of your business. In addition, you are not allowed to use words which would imply the surname of another in your business name. Filing Your Certificate: Once you have de
