North Carolina DBA (Doing Business As) Guide (2026)
In North Carolina, a DBA (assumed name) registration is filed with the County Register of Deeds - not the Clerk of Superior Court. There is no statewide DBA form, so verify the filing location and requirements with your county. Call to confirm the current fee.
The one thing to knowDBA (assumed name) registrations are filed with the County Register of Deeds, not the Clerk of Superior Court.
The process
- Prepare your assumed name filing
North Carolina DBAs are called assumed name registrations. There is no statewide form; verify requirements with your county.
- File with the County Register of Deeds
Submit the assumed name registration to the County Register of Deeds, not the Clerk of Superior Court.
- Confirm the fee
Call your County Register of Deeds to confirm the current fee.
DBA filing by county — all 100 North Carolina counties
North Carolina-specific details
In North Carolina, assumed name (DBA) registrations are handled by the County Register of Deeds. The Clerk of Superior Court, whose fees are set by G.S. 7A-308, does not file DBAs.
What to bring
- Your proposed assumed name
- The completed filing (no statewide form - confirm requirements with your county)
- Payment for the filing fee (call to confirm the amount)
Frequently asked questions
Where do I file a DBA in North Carolina?
With the County Register of Deeds, not the Clerk of Superior Court.
What is a DBA called in North Carolina?
An assumed name registration.
How much does it cost?
Call your County Register of Deeds to confirm the current fee.
Is there a statewide form?
No. Verify the filing location and requirements with your county.