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DBA (assumed name) for your LLC

We register your LLC's or corporation's assumed name (DBA) with the Texas Secretary of State. No notary needed.

$75 + $25 state fee

Plus the 3% processing fee on online payments. You see the exact total before paying.

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What is it?

A DBA (assumed name) lets you do business under a name different from your LLC's legal name. If you have an LLC or corporation, it's registered with the Texas Secretary of State on Form 503; the state charges $25 and no notary is needed. Since 2019 it no longer has to be filed with the county too.

Who needs it?

An LLC or corporation that wants to use another name on its trucks, invoices or ads
If you work under your own name (no LLC), your DBA is filed with the county: call us and we'll explain

How we do it

Give us the assumed name you want and the counties where you work.
We check the name can be used.
We file Form 503 with the Secretary of State.
We send you the approved certificate.

Our fee

$75

+ $25 state fee

Before paying you see the full summary with official fees. You pay online by card, securely.

Your information

Full name

Phone

Preferred language

Your company

Company legal name

DBA (if any)

EIN (if you have one)

USDOT number (if you have one)

MC number (if you have one)

Address

City

State

ZIP code

Your DBA

Is your company an LLC or corporation?

Yes No, I work under my own name

Assumed name (DBA) you want

Counties where you work (optional)

Secretary of State file number (if you have it)

Documents

Have ready: LLC legal name, Secretary of State file number (if you have it), the assumed name you want and the counties where you work

PDF, photos, Word or Excel. Up to 10 files, 10 MB each. You can take a photo with your phone. If you don't have them now, we'll ask later.

Comments or additional information

I understand that DOT Truck Services (a DBA of Ge Chanfon Services LLC) is a private document preparation service, not a government agency or a law firm, that I can do these filings myself on the official portals, and that the total I see before paying already includes the official fee paid to the government.

What happens if it's not up to date?

If you operate under your own name, a lawsuit or crash can reach your home, car and savings.
Many brokers and insurers prefer working with a formed company.

Other options

LLC only

Certificate of Formation with the Texas Secretary of State.

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LLC + EIN

We also get your IRS tax number (EIN). You need it for the bank, USDOT and Form 2290.

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LLC + EIN + franchise tax

Includes the first annual report with the Comptroller (usually due May 15).

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Complete LLC

All of the above plus your Operating Agreement (the rules of your LLC among members).

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Frequently asked questions

What does the state charge?

$300 for the Certificate of Formation. It's charged separately and shown in the summary before you pay.

What is a registered agent?

The person or company with a physical Texas address who receives legal papers for your LLC. It can be you or someone you name; you give us their name and address on the form.

Do I have to pay franchise tax?

Most Texas LLCs have annual obligations with the Comptroller, usually due May 15. Which report you file and whether you owe tax depends on your revenue and the current rules; we review your case.