(1) To register as a D.B.A., a person shall file a D.B.A. certificate that complies with Subsection (2) with the division no later than 30 days after the day on which the entity begins to carry out, conduct, or transact the entity's business. (2) A D.B.A. certificate shall: (a) state: (i) the name of the D.B.A. that complies with Section 42-2-105; (ii) the principal address under which the D.B.A. does business or will carry out, conduct, or transact business; and (iii) the true name and street address of each person that owns the D.B.A.; and (b) designate and maintain a registered agent in this state in accordance with Title 16, Chapter 1a, Part 4, Registered Agent of an Entity; and (c) be signed by: (i) each owner of the D.B.A.; or (ii) an authorized representative for an owner of the D.B.A. (3) To register a general partnership as a D.B.A. if the general partnership is not registered with the division, the general partnership's partners shall each register as a D.B.A. in accordance with Subsection (1). (4) A person filing a D.B.A. certificate in accordance with Subsection (1) shall include in a conspicuous place on the face of the D.B.A. certificate a notice that states: NOTICE - THE FILING OF THIS APPLICATION AND THIS APPLICATION'S APPROVAL BY THE DIVISION OF CORPORATIONS AND COMMERCIAL CODE DOES NOT AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THE STATE OF UTAH OF AN ASSUMED NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER FEDERAL STATUTE, STATE STATUTE, OR COMMON LAW. (SEE UTAH CODE ANN. 42-2-201). (5) A registration statement filed in accordance with Subsection (1) is considered effective on the day on which the division: (a) receives and approves, as to form, the registration statement; and (b) marks on the face of the registration statement a stamp or seal that indicates: (i) the time and date of approval; (ii) the name of the division; and (iii) (A) the director's signature and division seal; or (B) a facsimile of the director's signature and division seal.
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