West Virginia Trade Name (DBA) Registration /File Online is a website for business owners to register their trade names in the state of West Virginia. This service allows business owners to register their trade name with the West Virginia Secretary of State and is a requirement for any business that wants to operate under a name different from the legal name of the business. Business owners can file their trade name registration online or can request paper forms to be sent in the mail. The types of West Virginia Trade Name (DBA) Registration /File Online include: Sole Proprietorship, Limited Liability Company (LLC), Corporation, and General Partnership.