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The document is a Fictitious Business Name Statement form issued by the Alameda County Clerk-Recorder, detailing the requirements and instructions for individuals or entities wishing to register a fictitious business name in California. It outlines necessary information such as the business name, address, owners' details, and filing procedures, including the need for a valid photo ID and publication of the statement in a local newspaper. The statement must be filed within 40 days of commencing business and expires after five years unless renewed.

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How to publish a fictitious business name in newspaper Alameda County?

The publication must be once a week for four successive weeks and an affidavit of publication must be filed with the county clerk where the fictitious business name statement was filed within 45 days after the completion of the publication.

How do I file a fictitious business name in Alameda?

If you are going to name your business anything other than your own name, you must file a Fictitious Business Name Statement with the Alameda County Clerks Office. This generally costs $30. You can download an application, pick one up in person or have one mailed to you.

Does an LLC need to file a fictitious name in California?

Under California law, companies must file a DBA if they wish to do business under any name other than the owners legal last name. This applies to sole proprietors, partnerships, limited liability companies, and corporations.

What does a fictitious business name statement mean?

In the case of a business owned by an individual, a fictitious business name is any name that does not include the last name (surname) of the owner, or which implies additional owners (such as Company, and Company, and Sons, Associates, etc.).

What happens if you dont file a DBA in California?

California statute prohibits a person from conducting business legally until and unless they have followed the DBA registration procedure. If a company that is supposed to file a DBA is found to be conducting business without one, they can incur penalties for doing so.

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

Anyone that names a business that does not include their name or the names of the business owners needs to file for an FBN in California. Sole proprietors, partnerships, limited partnerships, LLCs, or corporations can all require an FBN to be filed with the clerk of the county where they want to do business.

Do I need to publish my FBN in California?

Once a Fictitious Business Name statement is filed, it must be published in an adjudicated newspaper one day per week for four consecutive weeks. Publication must start within 45 days of filing the statement with the County Clerks office. Use the above link to search the registry and apply.

What is a fictitious name statement in California?

A fictitious business name statement (known as Doing Business As or DBA) must be registered with the city and/or county clerk in the county of the registrants principal place of business if the business is: A sole proprietorship doing business under a name not containing the owners surname. A partnership.

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