An Assumed Name Certificate creates a public record of the assumed name. The Assumed Name Certificate must be filed with the County Clerk. A Sole Proprietorship in Indiana is required to obtain an Assumed Name Certificate. The filing fee is typically $10-$15 depending on county regulations.
Obtaining an Assumed Name Certificate in Indiana
To get an assumed name certificate in Indiana:
- File the Certificate of Assumed Business Name (Form 30353) online with INBiz or by mail/in-person.
- Filing fee is $30 ($20 online).
- Choose your business entity type – Sole Proprietorship, Partnership, LLC, Corporation, or LLP.
- File with the Indiana Secretary of State.
Registering a DBA in Indiana
Some names are protected by trademark law. Registering a "doing business as" (DBA) name in Indiana is essential to establish branding or use a trusted DBA service like LegalZoom.
In addition to a seller’s permit, an Assumed Business Name registration is required if trading under a name other than the LLC or corporation name.
Important Information for DBAs in Indiana
- A DBA allows unincorporated businesses to use a business name without owners’ names.
- Sole proprietors and partnerships in Indiana must file a Certificate of Assumed Business Name with the county recorder’s office.
- Provide: Name and address of the business, name and address of the business owner, the assumed name sought.
DBA for Limited Liability Companies (LLCs) in Indiana
A DBA allows unincorporated businesses to use a business name without owners’ names, and it allows an LLC or Corporation to operate different business lines under different names. You must check the availability of an assumed business name by searching the Indiana Secretary of State’s website.
When filing for an Indiana DBA, perform a name search, file a fictitious business statement, and file with the county clerk’s office. Make sure your desired DBA name is available by checking the Indiana Secretary of State’s website or contacting their Business Services Division.