Register a Business Name in Warren County, NJ
Here's what to expect at the County Clerk — fees, what to bring, and where to go.
In New Jersey, a DBA is a Trade Name Certificate, and it is mandatory for sole proprietors and general partnershipsoperating under any name other than the owner's legal name (N.J.S.A. 56:1-1 to 56:1-3). File it with the County Clerk — this office — in each county where the business operates. The fee varies by county, typically $50–$58. Search the county's trade name database first to confirm the name is available.
All owners sign, and the certificate must be notarized — some county clerks notarize in office (ask when you call). Some counties require in-person filing with all owners present with ID. There is no county renewal — the certificate is valid until you withdraw it.
An LLC or corporation using a different name registers an Alternate Name with the NJ Division of Revenue (DORES) — $50, renewed every 5 years. A trade name cannot contain Inc., Corp., LLC, or LP unless you are filed as that entity type with the state.
This page shows the best information we have for Warren County. Fees and hours may vary — call ahead to confirm before visiting.