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1. Why do I have to register my business name with the county?

Michigan law requires that persons who own, conduct or transact business in a county, register the business name in that county as a matter of public record.

2. My business has been incorporated with the state. Do I also have to file with the county?

No. Corporations, limited partnerships, limited liability companies, and non-profit organizations owned by corporations do not file at the county level.

3. How much does it cost to file my business name?

The filing fee is $10, and the certificate is required to be renewed every five years. The certificate must be notarized prior to filing.

4. I have a "doing business as" (DBA) in another county and want to do business in Van Buren County, do I have to file a DBA there?

You are required to file a DBA in the county where the business is located, and you may also file in Van Buren County. We will request to see and make a copy of the DBA filed in the home county.