How to File a Fictitious Business Name Statement in Monterey County

If you do business in Monterey County under a name other than your own legal name, you must file a fictitious business name statement with the Monterey County Clerk within 40 days of your first transaction. This filing is often called a DBA, short for “doing business as,” or an FBN, “fictitious business name.” After … Read more

How to File a Fictitious Business Name Statement in Alameda County

If you do business in Alameda County under a name other than your own legal name, you must file a fictitious business name statement with the Alameda County Clerk-Recorder’s Office. This filing is often called a DBA, short for “doing business as.” This guide summarizes the filing rules, fees and deadlines the Alameda County Clerk-Recorder … Read more