This guide sheet is intended to provide you with information to be included in the letter of transfer.
We stress that this information is not intended to substitute for nor replace the advice of legal counsel. The
Division of Corporations and Commercial Code ("Division") does require a letter of transfer prepared by
the old applicant(s) / owner(s). This letter must state from whom the business name is being assigned,
listing the name of the old applicant(s) /owner(s) assigning the business name registration to the new
applicant(s) / owner(s). If a letter of transfer cannot be created, a copy of a bill of sale is sufficient. The
letter of transfer or copy of the bill of sale must be filed along with the amended business name registration
form which is completed by the new applicant(s) / owner(s).
The letter of transfer must include the following:
1)Statement requesting the Division transfer the Business Name from the old applicant to the new
applicant. The statement must include the new applicant's name.
2)Address of the business.
3)The Entity Name (s) or individual(s) name who is listed on the Division of Corporations records as being
the old applicant(s) / owner(s).
4)If a business is listed as the old applicant, the name of the person authorized to sign on behalf of the
business and the title or position this person holds within the business structure.
5)Correct Business Name Registration (DBA name) which is being transferred.
6)Signature(s) of the old applicant(s) / owner(s).
7)The letter of transfer must accompany the amended DBA form which is completed by the new
applicant with signature.
State of Utah
DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
Division of Corporations & Commercial Code
Preparing a Letter of Transfer for a Business Name Registration (DBA)
Under GRAM
A {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.
Mailing/Faxing Information:
www.corporations.utah.gov/contactus.html
www.corporations.utah.gov
