Fictitious Business Names/DBA Form Search Method

You can use the form method to perform a Fictitious Business Names/DBA search.

Procedure:
  1. If it is not already selected, then select Form Search.
  2. Enter the name of the company.
  3. Enter the last name.
    Tip Toggle the Include Similar-Sounding Last Names switch ON to include or exclude names that match, sound like, or have a similar spelling.
  4. Enter the first name.
  5. Enter the middle name or the middle initial.
  6. Enter the street address with or without numbers.
    You can also include any other details (for example, Ave, St, Ct, or Blvd).
  7. Enter the city.
  8. Select the state.
  9. Enter the ZIP Code (for example, 12345 or 12345-6789).
  10. Enter a complete phone number with or without dashes, spaces, periods, or an area code (for example, 1234567891, (123)4567891, 123 456 7891, 123 4567891, 123-456-7891, 123.456.7891, 456-7891, or (123) 456 7891).
  11. Enter the charter/filing number for the company.
  12. Enter the filing date for the company.
  13. To associate your search with a customer or a topic, provide a label (for example, the customer's name or a topic name) in the Reference ID field.
    The History function lets you view the searches that are associated with a reference ID.
    Note Your organization may require a reference ID in a particular format. Additionally, the contents of this field may be automatically completed or the field may have restrictions that are configured by your administrator.
  14. Click Search.