Missouri Registration of Fictitious Name is the process of registering a business name that is different from the legal name of the owner or owners of the business. This process is also known as “Doing Business As” (DBA). A DBA is necessary for business owners who want to use a different name than their own for the purpose of marketing, advertising, or conducting business. The two types of Missouri Registration of Fictitious Name are individual and entity. Individual registration is for sole proprietors, while entity registration is for partnerships, corporations, LCS, and other business entities. The registration process involves filing a Missouri Fictitious Name Registration form with the Secretary of State’s office. The form must include the business name, address, and owner's name. Once the form is approved, the business name is registered and the business may begin to use it in its business activities.