Business Name (DBA) Registration Notice - Alaska

BUSINESS NAME (DBA) REGISTRATION AND NOTICE

State of Alaska

IMPORTANT NOTICE

Alaska provides two primary paths for businesses operating under a name other than their legal name:

1. Business License Registration (AS 43.70): Obtaining a business license allows a business to operate under a DBA, but it does not grant exclusive rights to the name. Business licenses are administered by the Alaska Division of Corporations, Business & Professional Licensing.

2. Business Name Registration (AS 10.06.130): Filing a Business Name Registration under the corporation statutes grants exclusive rights to the business name for five (5) years. This filing is available to any person or entity and is administered by the Division of Corporations.

This template covers both pathways and provides the forms and instructions for compliance.

PART ONE: REGISTRANT INFORMATION

1.1 Registrant Identification

Full Legal Name of Registrant: [________________________________]

Entity Type (check one):

☐ Sole Proprietorship
☐ General Partnership
☐ Limited Partnership
☐ Corporation (Domestic)
☐ Corporation (Foreign)
☐ Limited Liability Company (Domestic)
☐ Limited Liability Company (Foreign)
☐ Limited Liability Partnership
☐ Other: [________________________________]

State/Country of Organization (if entity): [________________________________]

Alaska Entity Number (if applicable): [________________________________]

1.2 Contact Information

Principal Place of Business in Alaska:

Street: [________________________________]

City: [________________________________] Borough/Census Area: [________________________________]

State: AK Zip: [________]

Mailing Address (if different):

Street: [________________________________]

City: [________________________________] State: [____] Zip: [________]

Telephone: [________________________________]

Email: [________________________________]

1.3 Owners / Partners / Members

PART TWO: BUSINESS NAME (DBA) INFORMATION

2.1 Business Name (DBA)

Name Under Which Business Will Be Conducted:

[________________________________]

2.2 Nature of Business

Description of Business Activities:

[________________________________]

[________________________________]

2.3 Date of Commencement

Date Business Commenced (or Will Commence) Under This Name: [__/__/____]

2.4 Business Location(s) in Alaska

Primary Business Location:

Street: [________________________________]

City: [________________________________] Judicial District: [________________________________]

PART THREE: ALASKA STATUTORY FRAMEWORK

3.1 Business License (AS 43.70)

Under AS 43.70.020, most businesses operating in Alaska must obtain a business license. The business license application includes the business name, which may be a DBA/trade name. However:

☐ A business license does not grant exclusive rights to the business name
☐ Multiple businesses may hold licenses under the same or similar names
☐ Business licenses must be renewed every two (2) years

3.2 Business Name Registration for Exclusive Rights (AS 10.06.130)

Under AS 10.06.130, any person may obtain exclusive rights to a business name by filing a Business Name Registration with the Division of Corporations:

☐ The name must be distinguishable on the records of the Division from any other registered name
☐ The registration grants exclusive rights for five (5) years
☐ The registration may be renewed for additional five-year periods under AS 10.06.135
☐ Filing fee: $25.00

3.3 Enforcement of Exclusive Rights (AS 10.35.040)

Under AS 10.35.040(b), a person with exclusive rights to a registered business name may seek a court order prohibiting another person from using a name that is not distinguishable on record from the registered name.

3.4 Filing Fees

3.5 Filing Office

Alaska Division of Corporations, Business & Professional Licensing
P.O. Box 110806
Juneau, AK 99811-0806

Online Filing: https://www.commerce.alaska.gov/web/cbpl/Corporations/ReservingRegisteringBusinessName.aspx

PART FOUR: BUSINESS NAME REGISTRATION APPLICATION

(Pursuant to AS 10.06.130 — For Exclusive Rights)

APPLICATION FOR BUSINESS NAME REGISTRATION

TO: Alaska Division of Corporations, Business & Professional Licensing

The undersigned hereby applies for registration of a business name pursuant to AS 10.06.130:

1. Business Name to Be Registered: [________________________________]

2. Applicant's Full Legal Name: [________________________________]

3. Entity Type: [________________________________]

4. State of Organization (if entity): [________________________________]

5. Alaska Entity Number (if applicable): [________________________________]

6. Applicant's Address:

Street: [________________________________]

City: [________________________________] State: [____] Zip: [________]

7. Nature of Business:

[________________________________]

8. Date of First Use of Business Name:

☐ In Alaska: [__/__/____]
☐ Anywhere: [__/__/____]
☐ Intended use (not yet commenced): [__/__/____]

9. Registration Term:

This registration is for a term of five (5) years from the date of registration, pursuant to AS 10.06.130.

10. Declaration:

The undersigned declares that the information contained in this application is true, correct, and complete, and that the applicant is not aware of any person having rights to the business name that are superior to those of the applicant.

Signature: _________________________________ Date: [__/__/____]

Print Name: [________________________________]

Title: [________________________________]

PART FIVE: BUSINESS LICENSE DBA REGISTRATION

(Pursuant to AS 43.70 — Without Exclusive Rights)

If exclusive name rights are not needed, the business name may be registered as part of the Alaska Business License application:

BUSINESS LICENSE DBA INFORMATION

1. DBA/Trade Name: [________________________________]

2. Legal Name of Business Owner: [________________________________]

3. Entity Type: [________________________________]

4. Alaska Business License Number (if already licensed): [________________________________]

5. Physical Business Location in Alaska:

[________________________________]

6. Nature of Business:

[________________________________]

7. This DBA is being registered as part of:

☐ New Business License Application
☐ Amendment to existing Business License
☐ Business License Renewal

PART SIX: RENEWAL OF BUSINESS NAME REGISTRATION

(AS 10.06.135)

6.1 Renewal Requirements

Under AS 10.06.135, a Business Name Registration may be renewed for additional five (5) year periods:

☐ File a renewal application with the Division of Corporations
☐ Pay the $25.00 renewal fee
☐ Renewal must be filed before the expiration date of the current registration

6.2 Renewal Timeline

6.3 Consequences of Failure to Renew

☐ Exclusive rights to the business name will lapse upon expiration
☐ The name may become available for registration by third parties
☐ A new registration (with new $25.00 fee) would be required

PART SEVEN: AMENDMENT AND CANCELLATION

7.1 Amendment

If material information changes, file an amendment with the Division of Corporations:

☐ Change in the registrant's legal name or address
☐ Change in entity type or ownership
☐ Change in the nature of business

7.2 Cancellation (AS 10.06.140)

When the registrant ceases use of the business name:

☐ File a Business Name Cancellation with the Division of Corporations
☐ No filing fee for cancellation
☐ Cancellation is effective upon acceptance

PART EIGHT: OPTIONAL PUBLICATION NOTICE

Alaska does not require newspaper publication for business name registrations. However, publication may be required by lenders, contractual counterparties, or for additional public notice.

PUBLICATION TEXT

NOTICE OF BUSINESS NAME REGISTRATION

Notice is hereby given that [Legal Name of Registrant], [entity type], located at [Business Address], is conducting business in the State of Alaska under the name "[Business Name/DBA]". This name has been registered with the Alaska Division of Corporations, Business & Professional Licensing pursuant to AS 10.06.130.

[Legal Name of Registrant]

Date: [__/__/____]

Publication Checklist

☐ Select a newspaper of general circulation in the judicial district of the business
☐ Publish for [____] consecutive weeks
☐ Obtain Affidavit of Publication upon completion
☐ Retain in business records

PART NINE: PENALTIES AND ENFORCEMENT

9.1 Consequences of Operating Without Registration

While Alaska does not impose criminal penalties for operating under an unregistered business name, practical consequences include:

☐ No exclusive rights to the business name (without AS 10.06.130 registration)
☐ Potential inability to prevent others from using the same name
☐ Potential business license non-compliance under AS 43.70

9.2 Enforcement of Exclusive Rights

Under AS 10.35.040(b), a person with exclusive rights to a registered business name may:

☐ Seek a court order to prohibit unauthorized use of the name
☐ Recover damages for infringement (subject to applicable law)
☐ Request administrative action through the Division of Corporations

PART TEN: NOTARY ACKNOWLEDGMENT (OPTIONAL)

Alaska does not require notarization for business name registrations. The following block is provided for optional use.

State of Alaska
Judicial District of [________________________________]

On this [____] day of [____________], [________], before me, the undersigned Notary Public, personally appeared [________________________________], who acknowledged that he/she is authorized to sign on behalf of [Entity Name] and that he/she executed the foregoing instrument for the purposes therein stated.

Notary Public Signature: _________________________________

Notary Printed Name: [________________________________]

My Commission Expires: [__/__/____]

[NOTARY SEAL]

PART ELEVEN: EXECUTION

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned has executed this Business Name Registration and Notice as of the date set forth below.

Registrant: [________________________________]

Signature: _________________________________ Date: [__/__/____]

Print Name: [________________________________]

Title: [________________________________]

PART TWELVE: FILING INSTRUCTIONS AND CHECKLIST

Complete Filing Guide

Step 1: Determine Registration Type

☐ For exclusive name rights: File a Business Name Registration under AS 10.06.130 (Part Four)
☐ For business license DBA only: Include the DBA on your Business License Application under AS 43.70 (Part Five)
☐ You may do both for maximum protection

Step 2: Check Name Availability

☐ Search the Alaska business name database: https://www.commerce.alaska.gov/web/cbpl/Corporations
☐ The name must be distinguishable from existing registered names (for AS 10.06.130 registration)
☐ Consider a federal trademark search at www.uspto.gov

Step 3: Complete and File

☐ Complete the appropriate application form
☐ File online or by mail with the Division of Corporations
☐ Pay the applicable fee ($25.00 for name registration; $50.00 for business license)

Step 4: Receive Confirmation

☐ Retain the Certificate of Registration or Business License
☐ Provide copies to banks, vendors, and counterparties as needed

Step 5: Maintain Records and Calendar Deadlines

☐ Calendar the five-year renewal deadline (for AS 10.06.130 registrations)
☐ Calendar the biennial Business License renewal deadline
☐ File amendments promptly upon any material change
☐ File cancellation when the business name is no longer in use

Sources and References

• Alaska Division of Corporations — Business Name Registration: https://www.commerce.alaska.gov/web/cbpl/Corporations/ReservingRegisteringBusinessName.aspx
• AS 10.06.130-140 (Business Name Registration, Renewal, Cancellation)
• AS 10.35.040 (Exclusive Rights to Registered Business Name)
• AS 43.70.020 (Business License Requirements)
• Alaska Business Licensing: https://www.commerce.alaska.gov/web/cbpl/BusinessLicensing
• New Business Name Registration Form: https://www.commerce.alaska.gov/web/Portals/5/pub/08-557.pdf

This template is provided by ezel.ai for informational purposes only. It does not constitute legal advice. Consult an Alaska-licensed attorney before filing.