Kansas DBA (Doing Business As) Guide (2026)
A Kansas DBA (trade name) registration is filed with the County Clerk under K.S.A. 17-7932. The fee is $8.00 statewide. Note that broader business entity filings are handled separately by the Kansas Secretary of State.
The one thing to knowDBA trade names are filed with the County Clerk under K.S.A. 17-7932 for a flat $8.00, separate from Kansas Secretary of State business filings.
The process
- Prepare your trade name registration
DBA (trade name) registrations are filed under K.S.A. 17-7932.
- File with the County Clerk
Submit the registration to your County Clerk.
- Pay the $8.00 fee
The DBA fee is $8.00 statewide.
DBA filing by county — all 105 Kansas counties
Kansas-specific details
DBA (trade name) registrations go to the County Clerk under K.S.A. 17-7932. Broader business filings in Kansas are handled by the Kansas Secretary of State.
What to bring
- Your proposed trade name
- The completed DBA registration for the County Clerk
- Payment of the $8.00 statewide fee
Frequently asked questions
Where do I file a DBA in Kansas?
With the County Clerk, under K.S.A. 17-7932.
How much does it cost?
$8.00 statewide.
Does the Kansas Secretary of State handle DBAs?
General business filings are handled by the Secretary of State, but DBA (trade name) registration is filed with the County Clerk.
What law governs Kansas trade names?
K.S.A. 17-7932.
Is the fee the same in every county?
Yes. The $8.00 fee is statewide.