Arkansas DBA (Doing Business As) Guide (2026)
In Arkansas, DBA certificates for sole proprietors are filed with the County Clerk under ACA 4-70-203, and the fee is $25. Corporations and LLCs must register with the Arkansas Secretary of State instead.
The one thing to knowCorporations and LLCs file with the Secretary of State, not the County Clerk.
The process
- Confirm your entity type
Sole proprietors file with the County Clerk; corporations and LLCs file with the Secretary of State.
- File with the County Clerk
Sole proprietors file the DBA certificate with the County Clerk under ACA 4-70-203; the county provides the form.
- Pay the fee
The fee is $25.
DBA filing by county — all 75 Arkansas counties
Arkansas-specific details
Corporations and LLCs do not file with the county; they must register with the Arkansas Secretary of State instead.
What to bring
- Your DBA business name
- The county's DBA form
- $25 filing fee
- Proof of your entity type
Frequently asked questions
How much does an Arkansas DBA cost?
The fee is $25 for sole proprietors filing with the County Clerk.
Where do sole proprietors file?
Sole proprietors file with the County Clerk under ACA 4-70-203.
Where do corporations and LLCs file?
Corporations and LLCs must register with the Arkansas Secretary of State.
Who provides the form?
The county provides the DBA form for sole proprietors.