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1. Can I submit the forms required to obtain an Assumed Business Name by mailing to the County Clerk’s office?

Yes, the required forms can be mailed along with a check or money order payable to Lucy Adame-Clark Bexar County Clerk. (Temporary checks are not accepted)

You may download a printable version of the Assumed Business Name Certificate by going to the following link: 

https://www.bexar.org/DocumentCenter/View/26459/Assumed-Name-Application-for-Certificate-of-Ownership

Mailing Address:
Bexar County Courthouse
100 Dolorosa St. Suite 104
San Antonio TX 78205

2. What is the fee to file an Assumed Business Name?

The fee is $14.00 for one owner and $0.50 for each additional owner.

3. What is the fee for a copy of an Assumed Business Name certificate?

• The fee for a plain copy is $2.00.
• The fee for a certified copy is $7.00.
• Both cash and check payments are accepted (temporary checks are not accepted)

4. How do I register an Assumed Business Name?

You must determine if the name you wish to use is available. To determine if the name you wish to use is available (i.e. not being used by another business), you may conduct a search using the County Clerk’s website, or one of the members of our staff who are located in Suite B103, of the Paul Elizondo Tower, may conduct a search for you. You must submit the appropriate notarized form to the County Clerk’s office. You can submit the form in person or through the mail.

5. Does an Assumed Name ever expire?

The assumed name certificate is valid for ten years from the date of registration.

6. Where can I file a Limited Liability Company/Incorporation/LLC?

To create an Incorporation, Limited Liability Company LLC you need to contact the Secretary of State at: www.sos.state.tx.us or call 512-463-5555.

7. Who can execute the assumed name certificate?

The certificate must be executed by an officer, general partner, member, manager or attorney-in-fact. If executed by an attorney-in-fact it must include a statement that the attorney has been authorized in writing by the attorney’s principal to execute the certificate. (Texas Business & Comm. Code 71.104)

8. Can I view and print the Assumed Business Name forms on the County Clerk’s website?

Yes, you can do it through our online application. 

9. Can a copy of the original notarized Assumed Business Name document be submitted to the County Clerk’s office?

The original Assumed Business Name certificate must be submitted to the County Clerk’s Office; a copy will not be accepted.

10. If I have partners, does everybody have to file?

Yes, everyone conducting business as a partner must file an assumed name for each business name. Each partner must sign the form in front of notary before the assumed name is filed with the County Clerk.

11. Can I amend an assumed name certificate to change incorrect information?

No, however, the law requires an assumed name registrant to file a new assumed name certificate when the information contained in the certificate is or becomes materially misleading. (Texas Business & Comm. Code 71.152)

12. What if I am no longer using an assumed name for my business?

If you are no longer conducting business under that assumed name, you may file a notice of abandonment.

13. Can I file more than one Assumed Business Name?

Yes, applicants may conduct business under multiple assumed names, but each name must be filed separately.

14. Is an Assumed Business Name a license?

No, you may contact the City of San Antonio to determine if a business license is required.

The Launch SA Business Center-Main Center Library
600 Soledad Ave
210-207-3903 or 210-598-6623

15. How can I learn more about conducting a business?

Resources that may be helpful are listed below.

The Launch SA Business Center-Main Center Library
600 Soledad Ave
210-207-3903 or 210-598-6623

Certificate of Occupancy/Building Inspections
1901 S. Alamo St. First Floor (Central Records Office)
210-207-1111
www.sanantonio.gov/dsd

City of San Antonio Vendors/Peddlers License/Gaming Device Decals
111 Soledad (Fourth Floor)
210-207-8266

Commercial Parking Permit
400 N. St Mary’s Ste.100
210-207-8266

Internal Revenue Service
E.I.N # or Tax #
8626 Tesoro Dr
210-840-2090 or 800-829-1040

Texas State Comptrollers of Public Accounts
10010 San Pedro Ste. 410
210-342-2300
comptroller.texas.gov

Small Business and Entrepreneurship Department
101 W. Nueva Suite 112
210-335-2478
rwatson@bexar.org

Trademark & Patent
800-786-9199
www.uspto.gov

Secretary of State
512-463-5555
www.sos.state.tx.us