Short answer. The Nebraska Secretary of State. Ten years from the date of filing, renewable for ten more; file the renewal within the six months before the term ends.
At a glance
- Called
- trade name
- Where to file
- State office
- Filing fee
- $100 online, $110 in the office. Renewal is also $100 electronically or $110 on paper.
- Local fees vary
- No local filing
- How long it lasts
- 10 years
- Newspaper notice
- Yes
Renewal, with dates
Ten years from the date of filing, renewable for ten more; file the renewal within the six months before the term ends.
For a registration filed on Tuesday, November 3, 2026:
- Sole proprietor or partnership: expires Monday, November 3, 2036; renewal window opens Saturday, May 3, 2036
The newspaper notice
Publish once in a newspaper of general circulation; the form says the affidavit has to be filed within the 45 days the law allows.
Your own date: open the calculator set to Nebraska.
Not stated on the pages we read: online filing.
Official sources
- Nebraska Secretary of State: Trade name application form (checked November 2026)
- Nebraska Revised Statute 87-211 (checked November 2026)
General information, not legal advice; we are not lawyers. Checked November 2026 against the pages above. Fees and forms change, and a county or town office can add its own steps, so confirm with the filing office before you file. We don't file DBAs or trade names for anyone.
Questions people ask
Where is a DBA filed in Nebraska?
It's called a trade name. The Nebraska Secretary of State.
What does it cost to register a business name in Nebraska?
$100 online, $110 in the office. Renewal is also $100 electronically or $110 on paper.
How long does a Nebraska trade name last?
Ten years from the date of filing, renewable for ten more; file the renewal within the six months before the term ends.
Does Nebraska require a newspaper notice?
Yes. Publish once in a newspaper of general circulation; the form says the affidavit has to be filed within the 45 days the law allows.
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