Except as provided in bpc17923, a fictitious business name statement expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to bpc179, except that a change in the residence address of an individual, general partner, or trustee does not cause the statement to expire. Fictitious business name county clerk county of marin. Professional association limited liability partnership form 520 statutory agent update form 521 statement of continued existence of nonprofit corporation. County of sacramento fictitious business name statement. Fictitious business name forms fillin effective may 30, 2017, pursuant to senate bill 1467, the county of san diego recorderclerks office will require an affidavit of identity form to accompany all fictitious business name statements. If the registrant has a place of business in this state, insert the. How to apply by office inperson services are suspended at this time applications for fictitious business name statements pdf are available here or at the nevada county recorders office. A fictitious business name shall be filed within 40 days of first transacting business. Foreign domestic form 522 renewal of trade name or fictitious name. When determining name availability, names are checked only against names of like entities registered with the california secretary of state e. Fictitious business name fbn statement for county clerk. Expiration of fictitious business name statement sec.
Nothing in this chapter who has filed a fictitious business name statement shall shall county clerk of the county in which the person has filed his or. State of rhode island and providence plantations department. Fictitious business statements monterey county, ca. Fictitious business name contra costa county clerk recorder. To complete the fictitious business name statement pdf form. Expiration of fictitious business name statement business and professions code section 17920 a unless the statement expires earlier under b or c below, a fictitious business name statement expires five years from the date it was filed. You need to research the fictitious business name index to make sure the name you are considering is available. Fictitious business name statements can be filed, or copies obtained either in person or by mail at the county clerkrecorders office.
Pursuant to the provisions of arkansas law, the undersigned entity hereby applies for the use of a fictitious name and submits herewith the following statement. Fictitious business name statement form kern county clerk. Fictitious business name statement nevada county clerkrecorder distribution. Fictitious business name statement fbns pdf statement of abandonnent fbnsa pdf statement of withdrawal from partnership fbnswp pdf contribute a better translation. Fictitious business name statement forms are available online, at all office locations, and you may also request a form in writing. Thisinformation is for the use of the public and gives no protection to the name being registered. Fictitious business name filings are valid for five 5 years unless there is any change in the filing. A fictitious business name statement is designed to make available to the public the identities of persons doing business for profit under a fictitious name.
If the fictitious business name changes you must file a. Name number and street city state zip return document by mail to. Strikeovers acceptable if accompanied with initials. The fictitious name registration expires 5 years from thefiling date. Fictitious business name forms forms consist of two pages. Fictitious business name statement fbns pdf statement of. Persons doing business for profit under a fictitious name does not include surname in company name or implies additional owners such as, and associates. Filing a fictitious business name statement nevada county, ca. Instructions for filing fictitious business name statement section 72 of the general laws of rhode island, 1956, as amended the attached form is designed to meet minimal statutory filing requirements pursuant to the relevant statutory provision. Trade and fictitious name registration form 534a update an existing business record. The fictitious name under which the business is being, or will be, conducted by this entity is.
Fictitious business name statement forms are available from, and filed at, the clerkrecorders office. The statement shall be executed in the same manner as a fictitious business name statement and shall be filed with the county clerk of the county in which the person has filed his or her fictitious business name statement. Abandonment of use of fictitious business name acknowledgement for 2015 cover page for recording documents fictitious business name statement military discharge record application pcor preliminary change of ownership report transfer tax schedule tulare county tax id number w9 withdrawal from partnership for fbn. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business. Your fictitious business name statement must be published in a newspaper once a week for four successive weeks and an affidavit of publication filed with the county clerk when publication has been accomplished. Forms fictitious business name office of the county clerk. Affidavit of identity fictitious business name statement in accordance with section 179 of the ca business and professions code, the following identifying information is required to file a fictitious business name statement. Statement of withdrawal from partnership operating under fictitious business name. If there is a conflict between business owners using the same or similar names, it becomes a legal matter between the business owners. The name and address, including number and street, if any, of each individual interested in the business is. Fictitious business name statement with affidavit of identity. People starting a new business in the county may wish to search the business names on file when considering their business name.
A fictitious business name statement application may be submitted online, in person at our kiosk, by mail or through your local newspaper. Downloadable paper forms business entities online s. Instructions for filing fictitious business name statement section 71. Although registration of a fictitious business name is required, this office serves only as the. Fictitious business name statements stanislaus county. Domestic partnership termination ventura county local registration program. Fictitious business name application statement 2016. List fictitious business name below as shown in the articles of inc. Nothing in this chapter who has filed a fictitious business name statement shall shall county clerk of the county in which the person has filed his or her fictitious business name statement. Affidavit of identity form to accompany all fictitious business name. Corporations, limited liability companies or limited partnerships, doing business under any name other than the exact name on record with the secretary of states office. Fictitious business name ventura county clerk and recorder.
The county clerkrecorder cannot refuse to file a fictitious business name statement because the name is already being used by someone else. Fictitious business name statement optional addendum page. Complete your fictitious business name statement application. Registration of a fictitious name under the fictitious name act allows. We do not offer online filing of these documents at this time. Registrants are required to present a completed fictitious business name statement, show valid government issued identification, and complete an affidavit of identity form. This is not the registration of a dba doing business as or trade name. Fictitious business name statements must be filed with the registrarrecordercounty clerks office. The fictitious business name will need to be reregistered prior to the date of expiration or if the business location changes. Once a fictitious business name statement is filed, it must be published in an. Any person who regularly transacts business for profit, under a fictitious name in the county of monterey is required to file a fictitious business name statement with the county clerk, within 40 days of first transacting business.
Prior to filing, the manner in which the business is being conducted must. Anyone filing a fictitious business name statement in person at our counter must present a valid california drivers license, california identification card, or passport. Detailed fictitious business name information is available on the official california legislative information web site, business and professions code sections 17900 17930 and 14411 14418. This form should only be used by the foreign corporation when their legal name is not available. Instructions for fictitious business name fbn statement and affidavit of identity the form must be legible no erasures or whiteouts. The statement of abandonment shall be executed in the same manner as a fictitious business name statement, excluding the requirements of subdivisions d, e, and f of section 179 and shall be filed with. New business licenses, permits, and regulations one of the basic steps in starting your new business is. There is no provision in this chapter tokeep another person or business entity from adopting and using the same name. Riverside county assessor county clerk recorder filing. Fictitious business name statements orange county, california. Only those businesses operated at the same address and under the same ownership may be listed on one fictitious business name statement. This portal will allow you to access the following services.
Prior to opening a business, a business name must be selected that is not already in use, and then registered. You must submit and original form with signatures which we will keep for our records. Search fictitious business name statements filed within the last 10 years. Names are not checked against trademark or service mark registrations or against fictitious business names. Mar 23, 2020 persons doing business for profit under a fictitious name does not include surname in company name or implies additional owners such as, and associates. The fictitious business name statement will expire 5 years from the date of filing.
Fictitious business name statement additional information. The character of the business being, or to be, conducted under such. How to fill out the form 1 insert the fictitious business name or names. To list additional fictitious business names attach additional page. To file for a new fictitious firm name dba or renew an existing name, complete the form online and print it out. In accordance with section 17920 a, a fictitious business name statement generally.
Filing a fictitious business name statement nevada. The statement should be published in a newspaper of general circulation in the county where the principal place of business is located. The statement shall be executed and published in the same manner as a fictitious business names statement and shall be filed with the county clerk of the county in which the person has filed his or her fictitious business name. Welcome to the orange county clerkrecorders online fictitious business name statements fbn portal. For an individual, it is a name that does not include the surname last name of the individual or a name that suggests the existence of additional owners such as company. Sole proprietorship doing business under a name not containing the owners surname, such as smith accounting services. The statement shall be executed in the same manner as a fictitious business name statement and shall be filed with the county clerk of the county in which the person has filed his or. A fictitious business name statement may be executed, filed and published by the trustee in bankruptcy, guardian, conservator, executor. Some dbanames cannot be issued or may require documentation and clarification per regulation 2731. Any person or entity who regularly transacts business, under a fictitious name, in the county of santa barbara is required to file a fictitious business name statement with the clerkrecorder within 40 days of first transacting business. Statement of abandonment of use of fictitious business name.
If there is a change in the information previously filed you must come to the county clerks office or request a form by mail to renew the filing. The fictitious business name statement shall be filed with the clerk of the county in which the registrant has his principal place of business or if the registrant has no place of business in california, the fictitious business name statement shall be filed with the clerk of sacramento county. This certificate must be signed in the presence of a notary public maildropoff or deputy county clerk in person. A brief statement of the character or nature of the business or other activity to be carried on under or through the fictitious name is.
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