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Pennsylvania Trade Name (DBA) Registration
Pennsylvania registers Trade Names (DBAs) under 54 Pa.C.S. § 311 (Form DSCB:54-311) via the Prothonotary / PA myPATH & PennFile in New Castle, Kent, and Sussex Counties ($25 county fee + $149 service = $174) with zero newspaper publication.
Last content review: October 26, 2026
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- Pennsylvania Title 15 & Title 54 Pa.C.S. statutory references
- $0 Markup on State Pass-Through Fees
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- Live Filing Support: (386) 465-3937
What to know before you file
Prothonotary / Pennsylvania One Stop — $25
Register an assumed Trade Name under 54 Pa.C.S. § 311 (Form DSCB:54-311). The supplied fee is $25 per county; confirm current process and charges before paying.
Official source: PA Department of Revenue — myPATHZero Newspaper Publication
Pennsylvania does not require newspaper publication for these Trade Name registrations or LLC formation.
Official source: Pennsylvania Department of StateFrequently asked questions
No. Registering a Trade Name does not create a separate legal entity.
Official source: PA Department of Revenue — myPATHThe Division registers legal entity names. Review the Trade Name process through One Stop and the applicable official instructions.
Official source: PA Department of Revenue — myPATHYour next chapter. In Pennsylvania.
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