Business Renewal Assistant

Renew Your expiring Business Online in 3 Steps

Renew your expiring business today using our 3-step Business Renewal Assistant. Enter your business information and we will prepare the paperwork necessary to renew your business and submit it to the state of your choosing quickly and accurately. Once renewed, receive your new certificate via email. Fast, Easy & Secure!

Step 1. Select The Type of Business To Renew:

Renew Trade Name (DBA)

A DBA (Doing Business As) name is also called a Trade Name, or Fictitious Name. You must renew your DBA by its expiration date. Expired DBAs must be re-registered.

File Annual/Periodic Report

LLCs and Corporations can insure they are renewed by filing an Annual or Periodic Report. You can update the address, directors, officers, or registered agent while filing this report.

Renew a NonProfit

A Nonprofit Organization is a legal entity that can operate for religious, charitable, or public benefit. A nonprofit can be renewed by filing a statement of continued existence.

If your DBA registration has expired, you can re-register your DBA, or change your business structure to a Limited Liability Company (LLC), Corporation (INC), Partnership, or Nonprofit.

Business Renewal (FAQ):

What business types need to be renewed?

A Sole Proprietor using a DBA
A DBA filed under an LLC
A DBA filed under a Corporation
A Nonprofit (continued existence)

An LLC (periodic/annual report)
A Corp (periodic/annual report)
A Trade Name Filing
A Fictitious Name Filing

If my DBA filing expired, can I still renew it?

Usually the state will give you a small window of time to renew after the renewal date has expired. Failure to renew by that date will cause your DBA to be cancelled. You would simply need to refile it, as long as the business name is still available.

What does DBA stand for?

The term "DBA" name stands for "Doing Business As" name. A person or a business entity using a name other than their legal name needs to file a DBA. DBA's are also known as "Trade Names", "Fictitious Names" or "Assumed Names".

Whats the difference between a DBA and an LLC?

Personal liability protection, also called "the corporate veil". An LLC protects its owners from being personally accountable for business debts. A sole proprietorship (DBA) doesn't.

Can an entity like an LLC or Corporation file for a DBA?

The owner of a DBA is called the registrant. A person can be named as the registrant, or a business entity such as an LLC or Corporation. Naming a business entity such as an LLC as the registrant, will help protect the DBA under the the LLC's corporate veil.

How to Apply:

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Step 2. Verify Business Information

Verify your business name

Business Name

Verify your business name as it is filed.

Business Entity/ID Number

Verify the business information

Verify the state of registration

Verify the original start date of the business

Has the membership information changed?

Update the membership information

Member/Owner 1

Name

Address

City/Town

State

ZIP Code

Member/Owner 2

Name

Address

City/Town

State

ZIP Code

Check here to update additional members information

Member/Owner 3

Name

Address

City/Town

State

ZIP Code

Member/Owner 4

Name

Address

City/Town

State

ZIP Code

Verify the business owner (registrant)

Is the registrant an individual or a business?

First Name

Last Name

Business Name

Business Entity Number

Check here is the registrant's address has changed

Registrant's Address

City

State

ZIP Code

Verify the registered agent

Is the registered agent an individual or a business?

First Name

Last Name

Business Name

Business Entity Number

Check here if the registered agent's address has changed

Enter the registered agent's new address:

Street Address

City

State

ZIP Code

Verify the physical address of the business

Street Address

City

State

ZIP Code

Check here to enter an alternate mailing address

Mailing Address

City

State

ZIP Code

Enter your contact information

Email Address

Phone Number

Type Your Name

I agree: by checking this box and submitting this form, I authorize NFS US, and its parent company National Filing Systems LLC as an authorized agent to answer all necessary questions for me on my behalf, and to use the information collected to prepare my documents, and submit them to the Secretary of States Office for me. I also certify that I have read and agree to the .

I agree: by checking this box and submitting this form, I authorize NFS US, and its parent company National Filing Systems LLC as an authorized agent to answer all necessary questions for me on my behalf, and to use the information collected to prepare the documents necessary to renew my DBA and submit them to the County Clerks Office for me. I also certify that I have read and agree to the .