Utah DBA Cost: Full Fee Breakdown
Short answer: Registering a Utah DBA (assumed name) generally costs around $22 for the initial filing, with a 3-year renewal running around $27. Making changes to an existing registration (like an address update) is a separate, smaller fee — generally around $15. These figures are modest, but confirm the exact current amounts with the Division of Corporations before filing, since state fees change over time and this article can't guarantee they're identical to what you'll see on the actual form.
Who this guide is for
Utah business owners budgeting for a DBA filing, renewal, or update, who want a realistic sense of the actual costs involved before they start.
The core fees
- Initial DBA filing: around $22 — see Registering a Utah DBA (Assumed Name) for the full filing process.
- Renewal (every 3 years): around $27 — see Utah DBA Renewal: When and How. This is meaningfully different from most business filings, which renew annually.
- Registration information change (address, non-name details): around $15 — see How to Change a Utah DBA.
- Cancellation: no fee — canceling a DBA you no longer need doesn't cost anything, just a letter to the Division.
- Name reservation (holding a name before you're ready to file): around $22 for a 120-day hold.
Why the total cost can add up faster than the base fee suggests
The headline "$22 to file" number understates what a DBA can cost over its life if you need to change ownership, update your address, or the name lapses and needs re-filing from scratch. None of these individual fees are large, but they're each separate transactions with the Division, not bundled into one flat cost — worth budgeting for as ongoing, not one-time.
What this doesn't include
A DBA filing fee is separate from other costs of doing business under that name — a business license from your city (see Utah Business License Requirements by City), any required registered agent costs if the underlying entity needs one, and general operating costs. A DBA alone doesn't create a business entity or handle any of that.
Frequently asked questions
Is there a cheaper way to file than through the standard process? The Division's own filing is the standard, lowest-cost path — third-party filing services often charge significantly more for the same filing, adding a markup for convenience you may not need if you're comfortable filing directly.
Does the fee differ based on business type (sole proprietor vs. LLC filing a DBA)? Generally no — the DBA filing fee itself doesn't typically vary based on what kind of underlying entity (or individual) is filing it, though confirm this directly if your situation is unusual.
Do I get a refund if my chosen name is rejected? Availability is generally confirmed before or during filing rather than after — using the Division's free name search beforehand is the best way to avoid paying a filing fee for a name that turns out to be unavailable.