No, it does not reserve the name for your exclusive use. The filing is for consumer protection and is required by law. Applicants are responsible for verifying the business name used is unique. The applicant also is responsible for verifying that the name does not violate any trademark protocols. The County Clerk's Division will search Fictitious Business Name Statements on file for a fee.
You must file within 40 days of making your first transaction.
No. You must update it every five years even if no information about your business has changed.
Yes. You may have as many Fictitious Business Name Statements on file as you have separate businesses. Also, there may be more than one registrant listed on your Fictitious Business Name Statement.
The reasons are listed on the letter that is attached to your forms that were returned to you.
Both are $45.00 for one business name and one registrant; $7.00 for each additional business name and/or each additional registrant.
The original signifies the registrant declares all the information in the fictitious business statement is true and correct; pursuant to BP 17900-17930.
FBN’s expire 5 years from the date of filing.
No longer doing business under the fictitious business name that was filed in the previous 5 years.
Removing a registered owner from a fictitious business name statement on file, which requires publication.
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Persons doing business for profit under a fictitious name (does not include surname in company name).
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The statement must be filed in county of principal place of business and may also be filed in other counties as long as the requirements for filing in the county of principal place of business have been met.
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Non-profit corporations, organizations or associations are not required to file a Fictitious Business Name Statement.
