West Virginia Trade Name (DBA) Registration is a process that allows individuals, sole proprietorship, and general partnerships to legally operate under a trade name in West Virginia. This registration process is also known as Fictitious Name Registration. Businesses in the state must register their trade name with the West Virginia Secretary of State's Office. In order to legally use it. The registration process is quick and simple and can be done online or by mail. Individuals, sole proprietorship, and general partnerships can all register a trade name in West Virginia. Each type of entity must fill out a different application and meet different requirements. For Individuals: — Must be a resident of WesVirginiani— - Must complete the Fictitious Name Registration Application — Must provide the name of the individual applying — Must provide the trade name to be registered — Must file the application with the West Virginia Secretary of State's Office. For Sole Proprietorship: — Must complete the Fictitious Name Registration Application — Must provide the name of the individual applying — Must provide the trade name to be registered — Must provide the nambusinesseses— - Must file the application with the West Virginia Secretary of State's Office. For General Partnerships: — Must complete the Fictitious Name Registration Application — Must provide the names of all partners — Must provide the trade name to be registered — Must provide the nambusinesseses— - Must file the application with the West Virginia Secretary of State's Office.