The County Clerk is responsible for determining the acceptability, not the legal sufficiency of documents presented for filing. Questions regarding the legal sufficiency of any document should be referred to an attorney. A fictitious business name shall be filed within 40 days of first transacting business. Once registered, it is effective for 5 years. The fictitious business name will need to be re-registered prior to the date of expiration, or if there are changes to the filed statement; except the change of a residence address. Once the FBN has been filed, the application MUST be published in an adjudicated newspaper one day per week for four (4) consecutive weeks. Publication must start within 45 days of filing the statement with the County Clerk’s office.
Publishers: Click here to view our Proof of Publication Quick Reference sheet. Check the Fictitious Business Name index to determine if the selected name is a business name that is the same or is similar to one already on file. Please contact us at (855) REC-CLRK or (855) 732-2575 if you have questions. Complete Business and Professions Code
Complete the online application by selecting the appropriate statement you wish to file below.
***Please notate the confirmation code after submitting your application.
Filings are processed within 5-7 business days from the day you apply. Please expect a copy of your filing and receipt via email once it has been processed.
*Duplicate submissions will delay the overall processing time and are not eligible for a refund.
Select the statement(s) below you intend to file by mail.