Time to make that business name you've been using a legally registered one. File your DBA Statement today, and let LegalZoom do all the work. A Doing Business As (DBA) statement lets you open bank accounts, process transactions and legally function with the business name you've created. Also known as a fictitious business name, a DBA is next step you need to make your business work for you.
WYOMING STATUTORY GUIDELINES
LegalZoom.com customizes your legal DBA filing to comply with local requirements, no matter where you live. However, if you're interested in the specifics, they are listed below.
In Wyoming, one is prohibited from using names that:
• Are the same as, or deceptively similar to, a DBA registered in this state, or is not distinguishable from the names of other business entities
• Contain any word or phrase which indicates that the business is engaged in the business of banking or insurance unless approved
When filing a DBA in Wyoming, one must provide the name of applicant, the business address of applicant for registration, the DBA sought to be registered, the general nature of the business in fact conducted by the applicant, and the signature of the applicant acknowledged before a notary public. If it concerns a corporation, one must also provide the state of incorporation.
The application must be filed with the Secretary of State.
In Wyoming, a DBA expires in ten (10) years. Within six (6) months of expiration registration may be renewed for additional ten (10) years, and must include statement that DBA is still in use in WY and a fee. The right to use a DBA may be transferred to any other person by filing a notice of the transfer in the office of the Secretary of State, executed by the applicant for whom the name was reserved and specifying the name and address of the transferee. Any DBA is assignable, and the assignment must be in writing and recorded with the Secretary of State (a $25 fee). Assignment is valid for the remainder of the term of registration, and any registration may be cancelled upon request.
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