Michigan law requires that individuals who operate, or intend to operate a business under an assumed name, must be 18 years of age and must file a Certificate of Assumed Name (DBA), with the County Clerk in the county where the business located. 

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A DBA is good for five (5) years.

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Fees:

Registration of a DBA

Dissolution of a DBA

Certified Copy of DBA Document

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The County Clerk has the authority to reject any name that is similar to one already on file in Chippewa County.

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Applicants can apply in person or by mail. 

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Those applicants applying in person must have a valid State ID or driver’s license.  All individuals listed as owners must appear if applying in the office.

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Those applicants applying by mail must complete the DBA form and sign the form in front of a Notary Public.  The form must be mailed to our office with a check or money order, payable to the County Clerk, in the amount of $10.00.

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You can also pay electronically by clicking on the below link:

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