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Tulare County

Office of the Assessor/Clerk-Recorder

Fictitious Business Names

Do I Need a Fictitious Business Name?

Anyone regularly conducting business for profit in California under a name different from their legal business name must file a Fictitious Business Name Statement within 40 days of starting operations.

Choosing Your Name

For a business owned by an individual, a fictitious business name is any name that does not include the owner's last name (surname) or that implies additional owners (e.g., "Company," "and Company," "and Sons," "Associates," etc.).

Is Anyone Else Using That Name?

To verify that the fictitious name you wish to use is not already in use, you can search our records through our online portal.

File a Fictitious Business Name Statement

In Tulare County, two filing options are available to register your fictitious business name:

Publish the Statement in a Newspaper

New FBN filings must be published within 45 calendar days in an adjudicated newspaper in Tulare County.

Managing a Fictitious Business Name

• Changes to filing

• Renewal

• Abandonment

• Withdrawal

Registrant Types and Signature Requirements

Definitions to assist you in completing the FBN application.

Fees

View fees for filing a Fictitious Business Name Statement.

Frequently Asked Questions

FAQ