This guide-sheet is not intended to substitute nor replace the advice of legal counsel.
The guide-sheet is intended to provide you with the information that should be included when you cancel a
Business Name Registration also known as a DBA.
Letter of cancellation.
You may cancel for any reason. The Division of Corporations and Commercial Code ("Division") does require
you cancel a Business Name Registration (DBA) when you file another business entity using the same name
(U.C.A. Section 42-2-6.6). All cancellations become effective the day the letter of cancellation/transfer is
received by the Division. To cancel a Business Name Registration (DBA) a letter of cancellation must be
presented to the division. The cancellation letter should include the following information:
1) Statement requesting the Division to cancel the Business Name Registration (DBA).
2) Address of the business.
3) Name of the applicant(s) / owner(s).
4) Correct name of the business to be canceled.
5) Signature(s) of the applicant(s) / owner(s).
Where to file: You may file in person, by mail or fax.
State of Utah
DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
Division of Corporations & Commercial Code
Cancellation of a Business Name Registration Guide Sheet
Under
GRAMA {63G-2-201}, all registration information maintained by the Division is classified as public record. For confidentiality purposes,
you may use the business entity physical address rather than the residential or private address of any individual affiliated with the entity.
Mail In: PO Box 146705
Salt Lake City, UT 84114-6705
Walk In: 160 East 300 South, Main Floor
Information Center: (801) 530-4849
Toll Free: (877) 526-3994 (within Utah)
Fax: (801) 530-6438
Mailing/Faxing Information:
www.corporations.utah.gov/contactus.html
www.corporations.utah.gov
