New York DBA (Doing Business As) Guide (2026)
In New York, sole proprietors and general partnerships file a Business Certificate with the County Clerk of each county where business is transacted (General Business Law Sec. 130). The certificate must be notarized. Fees vary by county -- typically $25-$35 upstate and around $100 in the five NYC boroughs -- and certified copies cost extra.
The one thing to knowThe certificate must be notarized, and banks usually require one or two certified copies, which cost extra.
The process
- File in each county of business
File a Business Certificate with the County Clerk of each county where business is transacted (General Business Law Sec. 130).
- Notarize the certificate
The certificate must be notarized.
- Pay the fee
Fees vary by county -- typically $25-$35 upstate and around $100 in the five NYC boroughs.
- Buy certified copies
Certified copies cost extra; banks usually require one or two.
DBA filing by county — all 62 New York counties
| County | Fee |
|---|---|
| Albany County | $25–$35 ($100 in NYC) (call to confirm) |
| Allegany County | $25–$35 ($100 in NYC) (call to confirm) |
| Bronx County | $25–$35 ($100 in NYC) (call to confirm) |
| Broome County | $25–$35 ($100 in NYC) (call to confirm) |
| Cattaraugus County | $25–$35 ($100 in NYC) (call to confirm) |
| Cayuga County | $25–$35 ($100 in NYC) (call to confirm) |
| Chautauqua County | $25–$35 ($100 in NYC) (call to confirm) |
| Chemung County | $25–$35 ($100 in NYC) (call to confirm) |
| Chenango County | $25–$35 ($100 in NYC) (call to confirm) |
| Clinton County | $25–$35 ($100 in NYC) (call to confirm) |
| Columbia County | $25–$35 ($100 in NYC) (call to confirm) |
| Cortland County | $25–$35 ($100 in NYC) (call to confirm) |
| Delaware County | $25–$35 ($100 in NYC) (call to confirm) |
| Dutchess County | $25–$35 ($100 in NYC) (call to confirm) |
| Erie County | $25–$35 ($100 in NYC) (call to confirm) |
| Essex County | $25–$35 ($100 in NYC) (call to confirm) |
| Franklin County | $25–$35 ($100 in NYC) (call to confirm) |
| Fulton County | $25–$35 ($100 in NYC) (call to confirm) |
| Genesee County | $25–$35 ($100 in NYC) (call to confirm) |
| Greene County | $25–$35 ($100 in NYC) (call to confirm) |
| Hamilton County | $25–$35 ($100 in NYC) (call to confirm) |
| Herkimer County | $25–$35 ($100 in NYC) (call to confirm) |
| Jefferson County | $25–$35 ($100 in NYC) (call to confirm) |
| Kings County | $25–$35 ($100 in NYC) (call to confirm) |
| Lewis County | $25–$35 ($100 in NYC) (call to confirm) |
| Livingston County | $25–$35 ($100 in NYC) (call to confirm) |
| Madison County | $25–$35 ($100 in NYC) (call to confirm) |
| Monroe County | $25–$35 ($100 in NYC) (call to confirm) |
| Montgomery County | $25–$35 ($100 in NYC) (call to confirm) |
| Nassau County | $25–$35 ($100 in NYC) (call to confirm) |
| New York County | $25–$35 ($100 in NYC) (call to confirm) |
| Niagara County | $25–$35 ($100 in NYC) (call to confirm) |
| Oneida County | $25–$35 ($100 in NYC) (call to confirm) |
| Onondaga County | $25–$35 ($100 in NYC) (call to confirm) |
| Ontario County | $25–$35 ($100 in NYC) (call to confirm) |
| Orange County | $25–$35 ($100 in NYC) (call to confirm) |
| Orleans County | $25–$35 ($100 in NYC) (call to confirm) |
| Oswego County | $25–$35 ($100 in NYC) (call to confirm) |
| Otsego County | $25–$35 ($100 in NYC) (call to confirm) |
| Putnam County | $25–$35 ($100 in NYC) (call to confirm) |
| Queens County | $25–$35 ($100 in NYC) (call to confirm) |
| Rensselaer County | $25–$35 ($100 in NYC) (call to confirm) |
| Richmond County | $25–$35 ($100 in NYC) (call to confirm) |
| Rockland County | $25–$35 ($100 in NYC) (call to confirm) |
| Saratoga County | $25–$35 ($100 in NYC) (call to confirm) |
| Schenectady County | $25–$35 ($100 in NYC) (call to confirm) |
| Schoharie County | $25–$35 ($100 in NYC) (call to confirm) |
| Schuyler County | $25–$35 ($100 in NYC) (call to confirm) |
| Seneca County | $25–$35 ($100 in NYC) (call to confirm) |
| St. Lawrence County | $25–$35 ($100 in NYC) (call to confirm) |
| Steuben County | $25–$35 ($100 in NYC) (call to confirm) |
| Suffolk County | $25–$35 ($100 in NYC) (call to confirm) |
| Sullivan County | $25–$35 ($100 in NYC) (call to confirm) |
| Tioga County | $25–$35 ($100 in NYC) (call to confirm) |
| Tompkins County | $25–$35 ($100 in NYC) (call to confirm) |
| Ulster County | $25–$35 ($100 in NYC) (call to confirm) |
| Warren County | $25–$35 ($100 in NYC) (call to confirm) |
| Washington County | $25–$35 ($100 in NYC) (call to confirm) |
| Wayne County | $25–$35 ($100 in NYC) (call to confirm) |
| Westchester County | $25–$35 ($100 in NYC) (call to confirm) |
| Wyoming County | $25–$35 ($100 in NYC) (call to confirm) |
| Yates County | $25–$35 ($100 in NYC) (call to confirm) |
New York-specific details
LLCs and corporations don't file with the county -- they file a Certificate of Assumed Name with the NY Department of State.
What to bring
- Your business name
- Owner information
- A notary or a notarized certificate
- The filing fee (typically $25-$35 upstate, ~$100 in NYC boroughs)
- Extra funds for certified copies
Frequently asked questions
What is a DBA called in New York?
A Business Certificate, filed with the County Clerk (General Business Law Sec. 130).
Who files with the county?
Sole proprietors and general partnerships, in each county where business is transacted.
Does it need to be notarized?
Yes. The certificate must be notarized.
How much does it cost?
Fees vary by county -- typically $25-$35 upstate and around $100 in the five NYC boroughs. Certified copies cost extra.
Do I need certified copies?
Usually. Banks typically require one or two, and they cost extra.
What about LLCs and corporations?
They file a Certificate of Assumed Name with the NY Department of State instead of the county.