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This document certifies the assumed name under which a corporation operates, in accordance with Texas law, stating that assumed names are valid for ten years.
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How to fill out Assumed Name Certificate

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Visit your local county clerk's office or their website to obtain the Assumed Name Certificate form.
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Fill in your full legal name and any business names you wish to use.
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Provide the principal address of your business.
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Indicate the type of business entity you are operating (e.g., sole proprietorship, partnership).
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Include any additional required information specific to your jurisdiction.
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Sign and date the form to certify that the information is correct.
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Submit the completed form to the county clerk's office either in person or via mail, along with any applicable filing fees.
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Keep a copy of the filed certificate for your records.

Who needs Assumed Name Certificate?

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Anyone starting a business under a name that is different from their legal name.
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Sole proprietors operating under a trade name.
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Partnerships or organizations conducting business under a fictitious name.
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Entities wanting to establish legal recognition of their business name for branding and legal purposes.
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DBA might be tough getting into without any relevant background. It takes a great deal of technical skills, and your troubleshooting skills can't be any joke as the responsibilities require that the entire company be put in your hands.
The crucial piece of identifying information that a business uses for taxes is its tax identification number (Social Security number or EIN). They also use their business's legal name. As a result, a DBA — which is nothing more than a nickname — is not used for filing tax returns.
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DBA Names: 1-4 Weeks If you want to cash checks made out to your company, or even open a bank account using its name, you have to have a DBA on file with the state. Luckily the sheer demand for these names combined with needing to obtain one quickly means that most state governments have the process down pat.
An assumed business name, also called a DBA (doing business as) name, is used by an entity that is conducting business under a name that is not its legal name.
You can register a DBA name for your business entity by submitting a form online or via mail.
The bad news is that database administration can be difficult to break into. You'll find that most companies want experience. It can be a lot like actors and SAG cards -- it's extremely difficult for an actor to work without a SAG card, yet they must show experience to get one.
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An Assumed Name Certificate, also known as a 'DBA' (Doing Business As) certificate, is a legal document that allows a business to operate under a name different from its registered legal name.
Any individual or business entity that wishes to operate under a name other than their legal business name is required to file an Assumed Name Certificate.
To fill out an Assumed Name Certificate, you typically need to provide the desired assumed name, the legal name of the entity or individual, the address of the business, and sometimes additional details such as the nature of the business.
The purpose of an Assumed Name Certificate is to provide transparency to the public about the identity of those operating a business, ensuring consumer protection and legal accountability.
An Assumed Name Certificate must generally include the assumed name, the legal business name, the business address, the name of the owner(s), and sometimes additional identifying information such as the type of business or registration number.
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