Rules & Licenses · New York City
Bronx Business Certificates Need the County Clerk Window
Bronx sole proprietors and general partnerships should use the Bronx County Clerk's business department, not a private DBA shortcut.
Published June 24, 2026 · Last verified June 24, 2026
A Bronx DBA filing is a small task, but the wrong form can waste a morning. The Business Department at the Bronx County Clerk handles these filings. Its route covers sole proprietors and general partnerships in Bronx County.
The clerk requires one original notarized form and a filing fee. Certified copies cost extra. Pick the correct form and bring the original notarized papers. Plan for certified copies if a bank or landlord will need them. Use the clerk route before paying a private filing site. An LLC or corporation may need the Department of State route instead.
Before going to the clerk, confirm the business type and choose the matching form. Keep the filed certificate and certified copies under the exact name used by the bank or landlord.