How to Register a DBA in Nebraska
To register a Nebraska DBA you’ll need to complete an Application for Trade Name and submit it to the Nebraska Secretary of State, along with the filing fee of $100. You’ll need to provide the following information: Name and address of Applicant(s).
Reasons to Register a DBA in Nebraska
Registering a Trade Name in Nebraska is voluntary. Sole proprietors and partnerships commonly register DBAs. DBAs useful for: sole proprietors and partnerships to operate under name not including owner name, open business bank account separating personal and business activity, create branding for lines of business or franchises.
Steps for Registering a DBA in Nebraska
- Provide full name, address, business structure, proposed business name, date name used.
- Filing fee: $10.
- Banks often require DBAs to open business accounts, allowing you to separate personal and business finances.
- DBAs have limitations: don’t legally create a business entity, don’t limit owner liability.
- Register with Secretary of State in person, by mail, or online.
- Publishing notice in an approved newspaper is also required.
- Filing fee $100, expires in 10 years. Renewal $100, cannot renew online.
Why register DBA in Nebraska? Simple, fast process often better than creating new legal entity. Offers branding flexibility with low cost ($100 regardless of structure).