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How to Assumed Name DBA in Virginia LLC

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Virginia LLC Certificate of Assumed or Fictitious Name

Are you a business owner looking for Virginia LLC Certificate of Assumed or Fictitious Name? With the ever-changing nature of business, sometimes it’s important to Assumed Name DBA your LLC to ensure the most accurate records are kept.

There are various ways to do this based on your state. This guide will walk you through the steps to correctly do this for yourself in Virginia:

Fill out SCC59.1-70-BE

This form is available here for download. Once downloaded, fill it out like so: To register an assumed name (DBA), follow the instructions below:

The name of the entity who will be conducting business under the assumed or fictitious name
The DBA to be registered
Entity type
The state of jurisdiction
The LLC SCC ID number
Date of filing
Sign as an Individual
Digital/Wet signature and Printed or typed name of the authorized person. Date of filing.
Title is Manager
Contact Information (Email address and phone number)

There's multiple ways to submit this form - online, by mail, via fax, in-person.

Submit it online

To register an assumed name (DBA) online, follow the instructions below:

Log in
Click Online Services then "NAME RESERVATIONS/REGISTRATIONS/FICTITIOUS NAME"
Name type - FICTITIOUS NAME
Filing type - FICTITIOUS NAME CERTIFICATE
Click Yes
Locate your business in the system by either: A. Searching for it using the Entity Name field, OR B. Entering your Entity ID
Click the Select button next to your business’ name. DO NOT click the green entity name and continue
Once the Entity Information appears, enter the email and phone number
The DBA to be registered
Digital/Wet signature of an authorized person
Printed or typed name of the authorized person
Add
Review the filing
Add to cart and checkout

Submit it by mail

To register an assumed name (DBA) online, follow the instructions below:

Print and complete the form
Include a $10 check payable to "State Corporation Commission"
Mail the document and check to State Corporation Commission Clerk’s Office P.O. Box 1197 Richmond, VA 23218

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Fill out SCC59.1-70-BE
Submit it online
Submit it by mail
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