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Doing Business As (DBA) Filings
State law provides that the County Clerk's Office files certificates for person(s) conducting business under an assumed business name. These are usually referred to as DBA's. These include:
- Partnership Certificate (more than one individual)
- Sole Proprietor (individual)
Forms for Filing
There are three basic DBA filings: Original, Amendment, and Discontinuance. Be sure to select the correct form based on the type of DBA certificate you are filing.The Business Certificate forms for filing can also be obtained in our office, or found below.
All signatures must be notarized, and photo identification is required.
Fees
- There is a $35 fee payable by cash, check, or credit card for in office transactions
- There will be a $1 transaction fee for credit card use
- We will accept completed filings by mail. Please include payment (check or money order payable to: Cayuga County Clerk) and a self-addressed stamped envelope for the return of certified copies
Original
DBA's must be filed in the county that the business is established. Prior to filing, a review of already assigned names will be conducted to ensure that the desired name is available. The fee is $35 to file your DBA, and it includes two certified copies; one for your records and one that may be used to open a business bank account.
Amendment
Amendments can be filed to change the business name, the business address, or to add or remove partners. The filing fee is $35. Completed amendments require reference to original or most recent filings. Our office can assist you with this information. An amendment to a Partnership requires the signature of any partner being removed and/or added and at least one remaining partner.
Discontinuance
A discontinuance is to be filed when the individual or partners cease to conduct business, or ownership is transferred. Completed Discontinuances require reference to original filing. The clerk's office can assist you with this information. To file a Discontinuance for a Partnership, signatures of at least 50% of partners is required. There is no fee to file a discontinuance.
Incorporation
The County Clerks Office maintains records for New York State (NYS) Corporations and Limited Partnerships filed here by NYS. These certificates are processed through the NYS Department of State. Additional information is available at the New York State Department of State's Opens in New Window website.
Business Resources
SCORE Opens in New Window and the U.S. Small Business Administration Opens in New Window can be helpful to small businesses. They can provide assistance with:
- Business Plans
- Expansions
- Marketing Techniques
- Startups
- And More
LLC Publications:
Newspapers Designated by The County Clerk:
DAILY: The Citizen
25 Dill Street, Auburn, NY 13021
Phone: 315-253-5311 Fax: 315-253-6031
Website: www.auburnpub.com
WEEKLY: Lakeshore News
6784 Main Street, Red Creek, NY 13143
Phone: 315-754-6229 Fax: 315-754-6431
Email: legals@wayuga.com
This notice is made pursuant to provisions contained within Section 206 of New York State’s Limited Liability Company Law.