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Delaware Trade Name (DBA) Registration
Delaware registers Trade Names (DBAs) under 6 Del. C. § 3101 via the Prothonotary / DE One Stop in New Castle, Kent, and Sussex Counties ($25 county fee + $149 service = $174) with zero newspaper publication.
Last content review: October 25, 2026
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What to know before you file
Prothonotary / Delaware One Stop — $25
Register an assumed Trade Name under 6 Del. C. § 3101. The supplied fee is $25 per county; confirm current process and charges before paying.
Official source: Delaware One StopZero Newspaper Publication
Delaware does not require newspaper publication for these Trade Name registrations or LLC formation.
Official source: Delaware CourtsFrequently asked questions
No. Registering a Trade Name does not create a separate legal entity.
Official source: Delaware One StopThe Division registers legal entity names. Review the Trade Name process through One Stop and the applicable official instructions.
Official source: Delaware One StopYour next chapter. In Delaware.
Corp USA is not a law firm and does not provide legal advice.