Register a Business Name in Hamilton County, TX
Here's what to expect at the County Clerk — fees, what to bring, and where to go.
In Texas, a DBA is an Assumed Name Certificate. Sole proprietors and unincorporated businesses (including general partnerships) file with the County Clerk — this office — in Hamilton County (Tex. Bus. & Com. Code ch. 71). The fee varies by county, typically $15–$25, and the certificate is valid up to 10 years.
Since September 2019, LLCs, corporations, and other registered entities file assumed names only with the Texas Secretary of State — county filing is no longer required or accepted for registered entities. Texas Secretary of State ↗
This page shows the best information we have for Hamilton County. Fees and hours may vary — call ahead to confirm before visiting.