How do I get a copy of a fictitious business name statement in California?
You may request copies of filed Fictitious Business Name Statements in person, by mail, and online. The fee for a copy of each filing is $2.00 for the first page and $0.05 for each additional page, with certification of copies available for $1.00.
What is the difference between FBN and DBA?
Many business owners, especially sole proprietors often ask this question when they need to choose a business name. DBA or fictitious names are the same and interchangeable.
How do I check my DBA?
Go to the local county court clerk where the company does business and present the business name that you are interested in. Ask the clerk if the name is a DBA for an organization. If the local county clerk cannot help you, check with a clerk at the secretary of state office.
How do I renew my fictitious business name in California?
How to Renew. Renewing is quick and easy, complete the application online and mail it in or make an appointment. There is a $26 renewal filing fee along with a $5 fee for each additional business name/registrant. You are not required to publish your renewal in a newspaper of general circulation.
What happens if I don’t renew my fictitious business name in California?
If your DBA is not renewed by the time appointed by the county or state, the DBA will be automatically dissolved. A new filing will be required to place the name back on record. This happens on all time and should not evoke any stress.
Is a fictitious name statement required in California?
The law says that anyone doing business for a profit in California as a corporation, Limited Liability Company or limited partnership under any name that is not exactly the name on record with the California Secretary of State’s Office must file a FBN Statement. By the way, a FBN Statement and a DBA are the same thing.