Assumed Business Name
An Assumed Business Name Certificate or "doing business as" (DBA) form, once recorded, notifies the public that you are doing business in any or all North Carolina counties under a particular name.
A Certificate of Assumed Name or "doing business as" (DBA) form can be recorded in our office by individuals or entities conducting business in Rutherford County, multiple counties or all 100 counties in North Carolina.
REMINDER: ALL ABN'S RECORDED PRIOR TO DECEMBER 1, 2017 WILL EXPIRE ON DECEMBER 1, 2022.
SEE NOTICE OF LAW CHANGE FOR ASSUMED BUSINESS NAMES BELOW.
Now offering Electronic Recording of Assumed Business Names
(Recording Fee is $26.00 plus a $15.00 service/convenience fee)
Use the link provided to get started: http://Rutherford.FileMyBusinessName.com
When submitting ABN's through the mail or in person,
use the forms and information below.
SEE NOTICE OF LAW CHANGE FOR ASSUMED BUSINESS NAMES BELOW.
Now offering Electronic Recording of Assumed Business Names
(Recording Fee is $26.00 plus a $15.00 service/convenience fee)
Use the link provided to get started: http://Rutherford.FileMyBusinessName.com
When submitting ABN's through the mail or in person,
use the forms and information below.
Recording Fee for an Assumed Business Name - $26.00
Notice of law change for Assumed Business Names - Effective December 1, 2017
Instructions for the Assumed Business Name FormAssumed Business Name Form
Instructions for Amendment of an Assumed Business Name
Amendment of Assumed Business Name Form
Instructions for Withdrawal of an Assumed Business Name
Withdrawal of an Assumed Business Name Form
If you need information to start a new business
Small Business Center @ ICC - For information use this link.