Wyoming Fictitious Name Usage (also known as a “Doing Business As” or “DBA”) is a process whereby a business entity (such as a corporation, limited liability company, or partnership) is permitted to conduct business under a name other than the legal name of the entity. In Wyoming, the fictitious name must be approved by the Secretary of State's Office, and must comply with all applicable state and local regulations. Wyoming Fictitious Name Usage can be broken down into two types: (1) Sole Proprietorship Fictitious Name Usage, and (2) Entity Fictitious Name Usage. Sole Proprietorship Fictitious Name Usage in Wyoming is for a single business owner who is conducting business in the state, but does not wish to use his or her own name as the business name. The business owner must file a Fictitious Name Registration with the Secretary of State's Office and pay a fee in order to register the name. Entity Fictitious Name Usage in Wyoming applies to all business entities, such as corporations, limited liability companies, and partnerships. The entity must file the Fictitious Name Registration with the Secretary of State's Office and pay a fee in order to register the fictitious name. The entity must also file an annual report with the Secretary of State's Office in order to keep the fictitious name registration active. In Wyoming, all business entities wishing to conduct business under a fictitious name must follow the guidelines set forth by the Secretary of State's Office in order to be in compliance with applicable state and local regulations.