How do I file a business entity registration of “DBA”?
Once the legal structure of the business has been determined, and if a separate business name will be used, the business name must be registered with the county clerks office and/or the Secretary of State. If the business will operate as a sole proprietorship or a general partnership, an Assumed Name Certificate or d.b.a. (doing business as) for each name (or deviation of that name) the business will use must be on file with the county clerk in each county where a business premise will be maintained. In Collin County contact: Collin County Clerk’s Office McKinney, Texas 75069 Phone: 972-548-4185 (McKinney) 972-424-1460 ext. 4185 (Metro) Hours: 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., Monday – Friday All businesses operating in Texas as limited partnerships, registered limited liability partnerships, limited liability companies, corporations, professional corporations, nonprofit corporations, and professional associations must register with the Secretary of State. For more information, contact the Secret
