Register a Business Name in Shelby County, IL
Here's what to expect at the County Clerk — fees, what to bring, and where to go.
In Illinois, a DBA is an Assumed Business Name. Sole proprietors and general partnerships file with the County Clerk— this office — in the county of the business's principal place of business (Assumed Business Name Act, 805 ILCS 405). The fee varies by county, typically $5–$50 — call to confirm.
After filing, you must publish notice in a newspaper of general circulation in Shelby County once a week for three consecutive weeks, then file the certificate of publication with the County Clerk. The filing is not complete without it.
An LLC or corporation using a different name files an assumed name with the Illinois Secretary of State, not the county.
This page shows the best information we have for Shelby County. Fees and hours may vary — call ahead to confirm before visiting.