All businesses follow the same steps when changing a business name. However, each type of business legal entity has unique requirements. This means that LLCs have some requirements that are different than sole proprietorships, for example. Whether you can do this online depends on the state in which your business is located. This chart provides the requirements for DBA (Doing Business As) name filing in all 50 states and territories. Before you create a new logo or order new business cards, determine all your legal requirements, and then file necessary paperwork. You can read more about the steps to take in this Business.gov article on changing a business name.