Georgia DBA (Doing Business As) Guide (2026)
A Georgia DBA (trade name) registration is filed with the Clerk of Superior Court under O.C.G.A. 10-1-490. The typical total is about $199.00, which includes a $25 filing fee plus $2.50 per page for recording. There is no statewide form, so verify requirements with your county.
The one thing to knowDBA trade names are filed with the Clerk of Superior Court, and the total depends on page count ($25 filing plus $2.50 per page).
The process
- Prepare your trade name filing
DBA (trade name) registrations are filed under O.C.G.A. 10-1-490. There is no statewide form, so verify the filing location and requirements with your county.
- File with the Clerk of Superior Court
Submit the registration to the Clerk of Superior Court in your county.
- Pay the filing and recording fees
Expect a $25 filing fee plus $2.50 per page for recording - typically about $199.00 for a standard filing.
DBA filing by county — all 159 Georgia counties
Georgia-specific details
Georgia's DBA fee is a $25 filing fee plus $2.50 per page for recording. A standard filing typically totals about $199.00.
What to bring
- Your proposed trade name
- The completed filing (no statewide form - confirm requirements with your county)
- Payment for the $25 filing fee plus $2.50 per page (typically about $199.00 total)
Frequently asked questions
Where do I file a DBA in Georgia?
With the Clerk of Superior Court in your county, under O.C.G.A. 10-1-490.
How much does it cost?
A $25 filing fee plus $2.50 per page for recording, typically about $199.00 total.
Is there a statewide DBA form?
No. Verify the filing location and requirements with your county.
What law governs Georgia trade names?
O.C.G.A. 10-1-490.
Why is the total around $199?
The recording charge of $2.50 per page adds to the $25 filing fee, so page count drives the total.