Upon discontinuing the use of a registered trade name, the business must file a trade name withdrawal with the 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.
| Entity Type | Fee |
|---|---|
| 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.
Select Entity Type
For further assistance filing a trade name withdrawal, contact the Business Division.
