Register a Business Name in Van Zandt 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 Van Zandt 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 ↗
Call or check the county website for the County Clerk's office address and hours.
This page shows the best information we have for Van Zandt County. Fees and hours may vary — call ahead to confirm before visiting.