An Assumed Name / DBA (Doing Business as) is required to ensure that consumers have access to the true name and access of the owners of a business. All other individuals, partnerships or corporations are required to register their Assumed Name at the County Clerk's office, according to these guidelines:

• An Assumed Name Certificate must be filed to begin a business.
• Assumed Name Certificate is effective for 10 years.
• An Assumed Name Certificate must be filed with the County Clerk's Office in the county in which you plan to conduct business.
• An applicant may have more than one (1) Assumed Name.
• There may be more than one (1) registrant per Assumed Name.
• If filing by mail, a copy of your driver's license is required to be submitted with the application if sending a personal check.
• If filing electronically, you must come to the office to pay the filing fee and sign the original document.
• All parties must appear at the same time.

Fee Schedule

ONLINE APPLICATIONS

Assumed name applications may also be started online.

https://ccanthem.co.tarrant.tx.us/AssumedNames/ASNApplication.aspx?lang=ENU

After completing the form and clicking "Apply", go to your nearest Tarrant County Vital Records office to finish your application.  All parties must appear together.  Those applications not completed within 5 business days will be discharged from the system.