1. What is a Fictitious Business Name (FBN) and why do I need to file one? A Fictitious Business Name (also called a DBA, or “Doing Business As”) is required if you operate a business under a name in Alameda County that is not your legal name. For example, if your name is Billie Joe … Read more
Monterey County | Santa Cruz County | San Benito County | Santa Clara County | Alameda County | Marin County | Sonoma County If you run a business and use a name that does not include your name, the state of California requires you to file a Fictitious Business Name or “doing business as” (dba) … Read more
Publish Your Fictitious Business Name in the Gilroy Dispatch Make Your Business Official in South County If you’ve filed a Fictitious Business Name (FBN) with the Santa Clara County Clerk’s Office, the next step is to publish your notice in an approved newspaper — and the Gilroy Dispatch is the trusted local source to handle … Read more
Fictitious Business Name Search File a Fictitious Business Name in Monterey County If you are doing business under a name other than your own legal name, California law requires you to file a Fictitious Business Name (FBN) Statement—also known as a DBA (Doing Business As). A Fictitious Business Name Statement can be filed by mail or in … Read more
File and publish your Alameda County Fictitious Business Name Statement quickly and affordably. Legal newspaper publication with proof of publication guaranteed. With two legal newspapers adjudicated as newspapers of general circulation in Alameda County—the Oakland-based East Bay Express and the Fremont-based Tri-City Voice—we can publish your “doing business as” fictitious business name statement for business … Read more
If you start or operate a business in Santa Clara County and use a name different from your legal personal name, California law requires you to file and publish a Fictitious Business Name (FBN) Statement. With four legally adjudicated newspapers of general circulation, Weeklys Media Group is Silicon Valley’s locally-based leader for legal publishing services to businesses in … Read more
Starting a business in Marin County or renewing an established local brand? Whether you’re a shop in San Rafael, a wellness provider in Mill Valley or an online company in Novato, securing your business name is a crucial step. Ensuring your Fictitious Business Name (FBN) Statement is published according to California law is essential—and the Pacific Sun helps make that process seamless. If … Read more
Starting a new business venture in Sonoma County? For that reason, if you’re launching a boutique winery in Healdsburg, opening a farm-to-table restaurant in Sebastopol, raising chickens in Petaluma or crafting artisan goods in Santa Rosa, securing your business name is one of the first steps to establishing your brand. At The Healdsburg Tribune, we’re here to … Read more
Launching a new business in Monterey County? Whether you’re opening a family-run restaurant in Soledad, starting a vineyard operation in Greenfield or offering landscaping services in King City, one of the first legal steps is filing a Fictitious Business Name (FBN) Statement. At King City Rustler, we make this process simple, efficient and fully compliant with county and … Read more
Starting or growing a business in San Benito County? Whether you’re launching a motorcycle shop in Hollister, opening an antique store in San Juan Bautista or running a construction company in Tres Pinos, making your business name comply is a vital step in building your brand. A key legal requirement is filing and publishing your Fictitious Business Name (FBN) … Read more