All small businesses must be registered in the county where they are conducting business. Most banks require a certified copy of a firm name registration to open a business bank account.
 
The owner can only register sole proprietors or partnerships. LLCs, DBAs, TBAs and corporations must register with the State of New Jersey.  Please click here :  http://www.nj.gov/njbusiness/registration/ 
Questions regarding these registrations should be addressed to the state at 609-292-9292.
 
You may register your business with the County Corner in person or the Burlington County Clerk’s Office either in person or by mail. When the parties in a business are from out-of-state, a power of attorney form must also be filed.

Register at the County Corner

Visit Moorestown Mall from Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

There is a $50 fee to be paid by certified check, money order, or credit / debit card only. We cannot accept cash or business / personal checks.

Register in the County Clerk's Office

50 Rancocas Road, 3rd floor
Mount Holly, NJ 06080

Doors are open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

There is a $50 fee to be paid by cash, certified check, money order, or credit / debit card only. We cannot accept business / personal checks.

Register by Mail

• Contact the Burlington County Clerk's Office at 609-265-5122 and request a Trade Name Registration Form.
• Complete the forms as indicated. Signatures must be notarized when applying by mail.
• Mail the completed forms and the required $50 fee:
  50 Rancocas Road, 3rd floor
  P.O. Box 6000 
  Mount Holly, NJ 06080

Only certified check or money order will be accepted as payment. We cannot accept cash or business / personal checks.