Registering a DBA in Idaho

Any company or individual that wishes to do business in Idaho under a name other than its registered company name must register a so-called "ABN" (which stands for "assumed business name" and is the same thing as DBA or "doing business as"). All ABNs are registered by filing Application for Certificate of Assumed Business Name with the Idaho Secretary of State.

Keep in mind, if two businesses file certificates for the same ABN both will be accepted. Certificates of Assumed Names are notice filings only, there is no protection for an assumed name against another business entity using the same name.

ABN filings are perpetual and remain in effect until cancelled by the owner.

We can help you and prepare and file all the necessary ABN registration paperwork with Idaho Secretary of State - all you need to do is complete our simple application below.