How to Register Assumed Name DBA in Pennsylvania LLC

Pennsylvania LLC Registration of Fictitious Name

Are you a business owner looking for Pennsylvania LLC Registration of Fictitious Name? With the ever-changing nature of business, sometimes it’s important to Register 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 Pennsylvania:

Fill out DSCB:54-311

This form is available here for download. Once downloaded, fill it out like so:

To register an assumed name (DBA), follow the instructions below:
1. Indicate the return mailing address or return email address. The documents will be sent via email for the second option.
2. Veteran Exemption - Check the box if a Veteran
3. The fictitious name (DBA) to be registered
4. The nature of business to be carried out through the DNA
5. Principal office address
6. Name and address of all applicant(s) or manager(s)
7. Name and address of the parent company (optional)
8. Date of filing
9. Digital/Wet signature of an authorized person
10. Printed or typed name of the authorized person
11. Title of the authorized person

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:
1. Login at https://hub.business.pa.gov/
2. Click on "FORMS"
3. Select "Fictitious Name Registration"
4. The fictitious name (DBA) to be registered
5. The nature of business to be carried out through the DNA
6. Principal office address
7. Select if to get state notifications via email or mail
8. Name and address of all applicant(s) or manager(s)
9. Name and address of the parent company (optional)
10. Do not enter information for an agent(s)
11. Veteran Exemption - Check the box if a Veteran
12. Select a service option
13. Review filing
14. Signature page - Check the boxes. Add your full name and click "Today" as your signature.
15. File online and pay.

Submit it by mail

To register an assumed name (DBA) by mail, follow the instructions below:
1. Login at https://hub.business.pa.gov/
2. Click on "FORMS"
3. Select "Fictitious Name Registration"
4. The fictitious name (DBA) to be registered
5. The nature of business to be carried out through the DNA
6. Principal office address
7. Select if to get state notifications via email or mail
8. Name and address of all applicant(s) or manager(s)
9. Name and address of the parent company (optional)
10. Do not enter information for an agent(s)
11. Veteran Exemption - Check the box if a Veteran
12. Select a service option
13. Review filing
14. Signature page - Check the boxes. Add your full name and click "Today" as your signature.
15. File online and pay.