Withdraw a Trade Name (DBA)

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 TypeFee
IndividualNo Filing Fee
Sole ProprietorshipNo Filing Fee
General PartnershipNo 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.