How do I get a fictitious business name in Sacramento County?

Download the form and instructions and mail the form to us with the appropriate fee made payable to Sacramento County. Call the Business License Unit at (916) 874-6644 and request that a form be mailed to you, or you can complete the form in our office.

Can you file a fictitious business name online?

You may request copies of filed Fictitious Business Name Statements in person, by mail, and online.

Do I need to file a fictitious business name?

Every business has to have a name, but it is the type of name that matters. If your business name is going to include your last name, then your work on a name is done. However, any other name other than the owner’s last name requires filing a Fictitious Business Name statement.

What is a fictitious name statement in California?

Filing a FBN statement makes the identity of the person doing business under the fictitious name available to the public. Registration is necessary when: A sole proprietorship will be doing business under a name that does not contain the owner’s last name.

Do I need to file a fictitious business name in California?

Under California laws, there is no need for a business owner to register a DBA or a fictitious business name so long as the business’ name includes your last name. There is no requirement that a business name include the owner’s first name for the business name not to be a DBA.

How do I register a fictitious business name in California?

Fictitious business names can be filed online on the LA County County Clerk’s fictitious name portal. Or, copies of the forms can be mailed to you by calling (800) 201-8999 or obtained in person at the County Clerk’s office. When applying in person, applicants do not need to have the statements notarized.

Do I need to register a fictitious business name?

You might need to register your DBA — also known as a trade name, fictitious name, or assumed name — with the state, county, or city your business is located in. Registering your DBA name doesn’t provide legal protection by itself, but most states require you to register your DBA if you use one.

Can I file a fictitious business name in Sacramento County?

Note – if you are planning to file a Fictitious Business Name, it is YOUR responsibility to check sources other than the Sacramento County Fictitious Business Name database to ensure that your are not infringing on trademarks or common law rights. Please see Frequently Asked Questions for more information.

How do I submit a fictitious business name statement?

For faster service, e-mail your filed Fictitious Business Name Statement to THE SACRAMENTO GAZETTE. Be sure that your e-mailed order includes a clear and legible image of your filed statement, which should include the filing date and file number at the top of your statement.

Is the county responsible for errors in the fictitious business name database?

The County assumes no responsibility for errors, incomplete or out-of-date information. The Fictitious Business Name database is not an official record for legal purposes. It is a summary of some of the information contained on the Fictitious Business Name statements filed in our office.

Is the fictitious business name search available on Sundays?

The Fictitious Business Name search site may be unavailable on Sundays between 9:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. for system maintenance. The information is provided only for the convenience of the user.