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Secretary of State > Business > Withdraw a Trade Name (DBA)

Withdraw a Trade Name (DBA)

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What is a “Forced DBA Name?"

Upon discontinuing the use of a registered trade name, the business must file a trade name withdrawal with Secretary of State (per West Virginia Code §47-8-4).

File online at the West Virginia One Stop Business Portal for the fastest, most convenient filing method to withdraw a registered trade name (DBA).

Upon discontinuing the use of a registered trade name, the business must file a trade name withdrawal with Secretary of State (per West Virginia Code §47-8-4).

File online at the West Virginia One Stop Business Portal for the fastest, most convenient filing method to withdraw a registered trade name (DBA).

FEES*

*An additional $1.00 online processing fee will apply to all online filings.
An Expedite Service fee will apply if requesting expedite service.

Individual

No Filing Fee

Sole Proprietorship

No Filing Fee

General Partnership

No Filing Fee

Corporation

$25.00

Limited Liability Company

$25.00

Limited Partnership

$25.00

Limited Liability Partnership

$25.00

Voluntary Association

$25.00

Business Trust

$25.00

FEES*

*An additional $1.00 online processing fee will apply to all online filings.
An Expedite Service fee will apply if requesting expedite service.

Individual

No Filing Fee

Sole Proprietorship

No Filing Fee

General Partnership

No Filing Fee

Corporation

$25.00

Limited Liability Company

$25.00

Limited Partnership

$25.00

Limited Liability Partnership

$25.00

Voluntary Association

$25.00

Business Trust

$25.00

We also provide paper forms to file the trade name withdrawal. Select the form below based on your entity type.

Individual
Sole Proprietorship
General Partnership
Corporation
Limited Liability Company
Limited Partnership
Limited Liability Partnership
Voluntary Association
Business Trust

For further assistance filing a trade name withdrawal, contact the Business Division.

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Office of the Secretary of State
State Capitol Building
Charleston, WV 25305

Office Hours:
Monday - Friday 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM

Phone:
Main: (304) 558-6000
Fax: (304) 558-0900
Toll Free: (866) 767-8683
Investigations Hotline: (877) 372-8398

WV One Stop Business Center
13 Kanawha Blvd. W.
Suite 201
Charleston, WV 25302

Office Hours:
Monday - Friday 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM

Phone:
Main: (304) 558-8000
Fax: (304) 558-8381
Toll Free: (866) 767-8683

North Central WV Business Hub
153 West Main Street
Suite G- Third Floor
Clarksburg, WV 26301

Office Hours:
Monday - Friday 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM

Phone:
Main: (304) 367-2775
Fax: (304) 627-2243

Eastern Panhandle Business Hub
229 East Martin Street
Martinsburg, WV 25401

Office Hours:
Monday - Friday 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Phone:
Main: (304) 356-2654
Fax: (304) 260-4360