Step 1. Select a Legal Structure Step 2. Complete Application Step 3. Payment Information Renew Your Business Online in 3 Steps Renew your business with the State of California or file a DBA with the County easily online. Complete our 3-step assistant and your application will be filed with the required state agency. Once approved you will receive your business entity number via email. Fast, Easy & Secure! Register Your Business Online in 3 Steps Register your business with the State of Kentucky or file a DBA using our online filing assistant. Complete our 3-step assistant and your application will be filed with the KY Secretary of State. Once approved you will receive your business entity number via email. Fast, Easy & Secure! Register Your Business Online in 3 Steps Register your business with the State of New York or file a DBA using our online filing assistant. Complete our 3-step assistant and your application will be filed with the NY Secretary of State. Once approved you will receive your business entity number via email. Fast, Easy & Secure! Register Your Business Online in 3 Steps Register your business with the State of North Carolina easily online. Complete our 3-step assistant and your application will be filed with the required state agency. Once approved you will receive your business entity number via email. Fast, Easy & Secure! Renew Your Business Online in 3 Steps Renew your Business in Ohio using our online Ohio Business Renewal Assistant. Complete our 3-step assistant and we will file your renewal with the OH Secretary of State. Once renewed, your business will be active for an additional 5 years. Fast, Easy & Secure! Register Your Business Online in 3 Steps Legally register your business with the State of Pennsylvania or file a DBA using our online filing assistant. Complete our 3-step assistant and your business will be registered with the Secretary of State. Once approved you will receive your business entity number via email. Fast, Easy & Secure! Select the State of Registration State of Registration * CaliforniaKentuckyNew YorkNorth CarolinaOhioPennsylvania Step 1. Get Started By Selecting The Business Type To Renew: × Select a Legal Structure Sole Proprietor (DBA) DBAs must be renewed every 5 years. A Doing Business As (DBA) Name, (also know as a Fictitious Business Name or Trade Name) is a business name used by a sole proprietor when conducting business using a name other than their birth name. A sole proprietorship is a one-person operation where you perform the duties of owner, manager, and employee and keep all profits after tax has been paid but liable for all losses. A sole proprietor must do business using their legal name, unless they file a DBA. Partnership Partnerships must be renewed every 5 years. A Partnership is two or more people in business together for profit. Like a sole proprietorship, a partnership has unlimited personal liability for the actions of the business. A Partnership can do business using the name given to it when formed. Non-Profit Corporation Non Profit Corporations must be renewed every 5 years. A Non Profit Corporation is an independent legal entity owned by shareholders. A Non Profit Corporation can do business using the name given to it when formed. A corporation can be for-profit or non-profit. File A New Business Type If you don't wish to renew or your registration has expired, you can file a new business type, such as a Limited Liability company (LLC) or Corporation. LLCs and Corporations are business structures allowed by state statute. LLCs and Corporations can have a single member or multiple members. An LLC can do business using the name given to it when formed. An LLC may file for additional DBA's if more than one business name is desired. Business Type * Sole Proprietor (DBA) Partnership Non-Profit Corporation File a New Business Type Why Renew My Business? Business types that require renewal with the Secretary Of State's Office every 5 years: A Sole Proprietor using a DBA A Doing Business As (DBA) name A DBA is also called a Trade Name A Partnership A Non-Profit Corporation A DBA filed under an LLC A DBA filed under a Corporation How to Renew Complete our user friendly Business Renewal Assistant online and NFS US will prepare the documents necessary to renew your business name and file them with the Secretary of States Office on your behalf.After renewal, your business registration will be active for an additional 5 years you will receive your new state certificate via email. Fast, Easy and Secure! Why Choose Us? Here are a few reasons why you should choose our value-added filing service: We perform a business name availability check and ensure your desired company name is available. We prepare the documents necessary to create your business entity with the Secretary of States office, or Register your DBA with the County. We ensure timely delivery of your documents to the Secretary of States office or County office. We monitor the status of your application after submission to the State or County office and notify you promptly of any status changes. We help prevent errors commonly made during the application process to insure your Articles are filed with the proper state agencies quickly. We assist you in updating your information on record with the State or County office for 12 months. We provide you with a completed copy of your original Articles or fictitious business name registration upon request, containing your information as it was submitted. We work with local approved newspapers and oversee the DBA publication process (when required) after your DBA registration has been approved by the County. We provide helpful information on how to request a copy of your Certified Articles should the original copies be lost or misplaced. We provide outstanding customer support via email, and telephone support during call-center hours; Monday - Friday 9 AM - 7 PM EST. Your renewal request will be filed with the states office using the information you provide. Alternatively, you can use the Secretary of States website or download registration forms to print, prepare and submit by mail, or for a small fee you can use our value-added online filing service. We are a fully independent expert filing service and work only for you, and are not affiliated with or endorsed by any government agency. × Why Choose Us Here are a few reasons why you should choose our value-added filing service: We perform a tri-state business name availability check and ensure your desired company name is available. We design your business logo and submit the trademark paperwork to the state to protect it. We prepare the documents necessary to create your business entity with the Secretary of State, or Register your Doing Business As (DBA) name. We act as a registered agent for your business if you wish to keep your personal information private or don't have a local business address. We ensure timely delivery of your documents to the Secretary of States office or County office (if applicable). We monitor the status of your application after submission to the State or County office and notify you promptly of any status changes. We work with local approved newspapers and oversee the DBA publication process (when required) after your DBA registration has been approved by the County. We perform a domain name availability check and help register your business domain. We perform a domain name availability check and help register your business domain. We offer pre-reviewed, customizable operating agreements and subcontractor agreements you can tailor to your business. We help prevent errors commonly made during the application process to insure your documents are filed with the proper state agencies quickly. We assist you in updating your information on record with the State or County office for 12 months. We ensure that you receive a copy of your certified formation articles or certified DBA name registration paperwork. We provide helpful information on how to request a copy of your Certified Articles should the original copies be lost or misplaced. We provide outstanding customer support via email, and telephone support during call-center hours; Monday - Friday 9 AM - 7 PM EST. Leave this field blank Next Page >
