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How to file a DBA in Wyoming
An LLC in Wyoming that trades under a name other than its legal one registers that name as a DBA (Wyoming's fee is $100). The LLC stays the legal owner; a DBA does not create a new company or protect assets. As of October 2026.
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The 5 steps to file a DBA in Wyoming
Search before you file; a DBA does not stop someone else using a similar name.
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Decide whether you need one
Before you fileYou need a DBA when the LLC uses a name on signs, invoices or a website that is not its exact legal name. If the old name should disappear entirely, change the legal name instead.
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Search the name
Free to searchCheck the Wyoming business register and a trademark search before you print anything. Wyoming name search.
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File the DBA with the state
We file this oneYou file it with Wyoming's business filing office; Wyoming's fee is $100 (Wyoming fee schedule). The current form is on Wyoming's official site. We file it for $200 plus the state fee.
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Check for city or county filings
Where people get stuckSome states also have counties or cities register trade names, and some require publishing a notice. The state filing office can tell you what applies where you operate.
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Open the bank account in the DBA
After it is filedBanks usually ask for the filed DBA before they let the LLC take payments in that name.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a DBA cost in Wyoming?
Wyoming's fee for the trade name filing is $100 per the state's fee schedule. If we file it, our fee is $200 on top; checkout shows the full total before you pay.
Does a DBA protect my personal assets?
No. The LLC provides the liability protection; the DBA is only a registered name the LLC uses.
Can one LLC have several DBAs?
Yes. An LLC can register more than one trade name, one filing each.
Does a DBA need its own EIN?
No. The DBA belongs to the LLC and uses the LLC's EIN.
Is this page legal advice?
No. It explains the filing in general terms. For your situation, talk to a licensed attorney, or book a free call with us.
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$200 plus Wyoming's $100 state fee. Checkout shows the full total before you pay.
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