San Antonio, TX · Bexar County
DBA Name Change Application
This application collects business, applicant, and property details for a business submitting a DBA name change request to the City of San Antonio.
What this form is
The DBA Name Change Application collects the business name and address, owner and applicant details, a business description, and information about the property and its use. Applicants answer questions about the business and its activities; answers may identify additional items such as affidavits, a survey, or a parking site plan. The form also includes an applicant statement of accuracy and signature and date fields.
Who needs it
A business applicant seeking a DBA name change should complete the form and provide any additional items indicated by their answers.
How to submit it
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
About notarization
This application is signed and dated without a notary; the form lists conditional supporting items but does not say any must be notarized or sworn.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the DBA Name Change Application PDF.
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Complete The Form
Enter the business, applicant, and property information, answer the use questions, and sign and date the applicant statement.
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Gather Listed Items
Check your answers against the form's required-items list and gather any applicable supporting items.
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Submit To The City
Submit the completed application to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
Frequently asked questions
- What information does the DBA Name Change Application request?
- It asks for business and property details, applicant contact information, a business description, and answers about the business's activities and use of the space.
- Do I need a notary for the DBA Name Change Application?
- No. The application has signature and date fields but no notary block. It lists conditional supporting items, but does not say any must be notarized or sworn.
- How do I submit the DBA Name Change Application?
- Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
- What additional items might the application call for?
- Depending on the answers, the form lists items such as affidavits, a survey, a parking site plan, or specified licenses and inspections.
Need something notarized?
This DBA Name Change Application doesn’t need a notary — but Texas residents can notarize other documents online with a commissioned online notary.