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Fictitious Business Name Statement
Fictitious Business Name Statement Filing
What is a Fictitious Business Name (FBN)? For an individual, it is a name that does not include the surname of the individual or a name that suggests the existence of additional owners. For partnerships, it is a name that does not include the surname of any general partner or suggests the existence of additional owners. For a corporation, it is a name not stated in the Articles of Incorporation.  Prior to filing, you may search (search information) our records to verify that the name you want is not already being used. It is your responsibility to make sure that the name is available. Fictitious Business Name Statement Information The statement is a public record. You do not need to list your phone number. Must be filed with the Clerk-Recorder in the county housing your principal place of business. Must be filed no later than forty (40) days from the time you commence business. A certified copy of the filed statement will be returned by U.S. mail within seven business days. The registrant must publish the statement in a newspaper of general circulation in the county housing the principal place of business within thirty (30) days after filing. The registrant must file an affidavit of publication with the Clerk-Recorder within thirty (30) days after the final publication date. The statement expires five (5) years from the date it is filed. A statement must be re-filed prior to the expiration date. There is no need to republish the statement if there has been no change of information. Fictitious Business Name Mail and Payment Information The statement may be filed by mail or in person using our online application. Payment can be made by cash, personal check, cashier's check, money order, Discover, American Express, MasterCard/Visa Credit and Debit. To file a statement by mail: Make the fee check payable to: Orange County Clerk-Recorder. Mail the original completed form, a self-addressed stamped envelope (to return your recorded form) and the fee check to the following address: Orange County Clerk-Recorder
Attn: Fictitious Business Name Statements
12 Civic Center Plaza, Room 106
Santa Ana, CA 92701 Fictitious Business Name Search Information There is no charge to search Fictitious Business Name(s) in the Clerk-Recorder's office. Our automated system is easy to use and available during normal business hours. Most searches can be completed in about 15 minutes. The search also can be conducted online (Fictitious Business Name (FBN) Statement Search). Copies of fictitious business name statements may be ordered for $0.15 per copy or $1.15 per certified copy. Copies are not necessary if searching for name availability only. When requesting a search by our office, there is a fee of $7 for each name you wished to be searched. Include a self-addressed stamped envelope, along with the appropriate fees, and mail to: Orange County Clerk-Recorder
Attn: Fictitious Business Name Statements
12 Civic Center Plaza, Room 106
Santa Ana, CA 92701 Please make checks payable to: Orange County Clerk-Recorder.
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