Authority: San Bernardino County Clerk-RecorderSource: arc.sbcounty.gov official record · retrieved Supporting excerptSan Bernardino County Clerk-Recorder
Official fee: FBN Filing: $90 Additional FBN or registrant name: $2Source: arc.sbcounty.gov official record · retrieved Supporting excerptFees FBN Filing: $90 Additional FBN or registrant name: $2 Abandonment of FBN: $ 90 Statement of Withdrawal from Partnership: $90 Notice: Card payments include a 3.5% surcharge. PAYMENT METHODS NOT ACCEPTED: American Express • Cash App Cards • Prepaid Cards • Apple Pay • Samsung Pay • Google Pay Effective 07/01/2026 Mail fees: • $3.50 USPS Standard Mail • $29.00 USPS Priority Mail
Form: Fictitious Business Name Statement (Mail-In Request Only)Source: arc.sbcounty.gov official record · retrieved Supporting excerpt[Fictitious Business Name Statement (Mail-In Request Only)](https://arc.sbcounty.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/70/arcforms/FBN-Statement-07-01-2026-3.0.pdf)
The California county-filing condition is documented in Sacramento’s official state-law explanation: regularly conducting business for profit under a fictitious name ties the filing to the principal business county.
Sacramento County Fictitious Business Name Statements are filed in the County's Business License Unit. California State law (Business and Professions Code section 17910) requires that every person, partnership, corporation, or other association, who regularly transacts business in California for profit under a Fictitious Business Name, file a statement with the County in which the principal place of business is located. Part of the filing requirement is that the statement be published in a newspaper of general circulation in the County in which the business is located.
Search existing names
Before filing, check the authority’s own records for the name you plan to use. This guide links to the official search; it does not run, proxy, or store searches.
What the search covers: A search for a business name can be done through our website.Source: arc.sbcounty.gov official record · retrieved Supporting excerptA search for a business name can be done through our website.
Rules by legal entity type
Jump to the entity that already exists. Each section keeps its own authority, fee, exceptions, and official evidence.
Required: No universal yes/no answer is confirmed. Read the documented applicability below.
Authority: San Bernardino County Clerk-RecorderSource: arc.sbcounty.gov official record · retrieved Supporting excerptSan Bernardino County Clerk-Recorder
When this route applies: California State law (Business and Professions Code section 17910) requires that every person, partnership, corporation, or other association, who regularly transacts business in California for profit under a Fictitious Business Name, file a statement with the County in which the principal place of business is located.Source: finance.saccounty.gov official record · retrieved Supporting excerptSacramento County Fictitious Business Name Statements are filed in the County's Business License Unit. California State law (Business and Professions Code section 17910) requires that every person, partnership, corporation, or other association, who regularly transacts business in California for profit under a Fictitious Business Name, file a statement with the County in which the principal place of business is located. Part of the filing requirement is that the statement be published in a newspaper of general circulation in the County in which the business is located.
Official form: Fictitious Business Name Statement (Mail-In Request Only)Source: arc.sbcounty.gov official record · retrieved Supporting excerpt[Fictitious Business Name Statement (Mail-In Request Only)](https://arc.sbcounty.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/70/arcforms/FBN-Statement-07-01-2026-3.0.pdf)
Form destination: Not confirmed in this guide.
Online filing link: Not confirmed in this guide.
Official fee: FBN Filing: $90 Additional FBN or registrant name: $2Source: arc.sbcounty.gov official record · retrieved Supporting excerptFees FBN Filing: $90 Additional FBN or registrant name: $2 Abandonment of FBN: $ 90 Statement of Withdrawal from Partnership: $90 Notice: Card payments include a 3.5% surcharge. PAYMENT METHODS NOT ACCEPTED: American Express • Cash App Cards • Prepaid Cards • Apple Pay • Samsung Pay • Google Pay Effective 07/01/2026 Mail fees: • $3.50 USPS Standard Mail • $29.00 USPS Priority Mail
Effective duration: Once registered, it is effective for 5 years.Source: arc.sbcounty.gov official record · retrieved Supporting excerptA fictitious business name shall be filed within 40 days of first transacting business. Once registered, it is effective for 5 years. The fictitious business name will need to be re-registered prior to the date of expiration, or if there are changes to the filed statement; except the change of a residence address.
Renewal: The fictitious business name will need to be re-registered prior to the date of expirationSource: arc.sbcounty.gov official record · retrieved Supporting excerptA fictitious business name shall be filed within 40 days of first transacting business. Once registered, it is effective for 5 years. The fictitious business name will need to be re-registered prior to the date of expiration, or if there are changes to the filed statement; except the change of a residence address.
Changes or amendments: Not confirmed in this guide.
Abandonment or cancellation: Not confirmed in this guide.
Important exclusions: Not confirmed in this guide.
Mail filing: Address : County Clerk 222 W. Hospitality Lane San Bernardino, CA 92415-0022 _Checks or money orders only. Must be made payable to the San Bernardino County._Source: arc.sbcounty.gov official record · retrieved Supporting excerptSelect the statement(s) below you intend to file by mail. Fictitious Business Name Statement (Mail-In Request Only) | Additional Information Statement(Mail-In Request Only) | Withdrawal From Partnership Statement (Mail-In Request Only) ## Step 2: Mail Us the Completed Statement(s) with Payment Mail the completed form and appropriate fees to our office for processing. FBN Filing: $90 Additional FBN or registrant name: $2 Abandonment of FBN: $90 Statement of Withdrawal from Partnership: $90 Address : County Clerk 222 W. Hospitality Lane San Bernardino, CA 92415-0022 _Checks or money orders only. Must be made payable to the San Bernardino County._
In-person filing: Step 2: Visit one of our offices.Source: arc.sbcounty.gov official record · retrieved Supporting excerpt## Step 2: Visit one of our offices.
General partnership
Required: No universal yes/no answer is confirmed. Read the documented applicability below.
Authority: San Bernardino County Clerk-RecorderSource: arc.sbcounty.gov official record · retrieved Supporting excerptSan Bernardino County Clerk-Recorder
When this route applies: California State law (Business and Professions Code section 17910) requires that every person, partnership, corporation, or other association, who regularly transacts business in California for profit under a Fictitious Business Name, file a statement with the County in which the principal place of business is located.Source: finance.saccounty.gov official record · retrieved Supporting excerptSacramento County Fictitious Business Name Statements are filed in the County's Business License Unit. California State law (Business and Professions Code section 17910) requires that every person, partnership, corporation, or other association, who regularly transacts business in California for profit under a Fictitious Business Name, file a statement with the County in which the principal place of business is located. Part of the filing requirement is that the statement be published in a newspaper of general circulation in the County in which the business is located.
Official form: Fictitious Business Name Statement (Mail-In Request Only)Source: arc.sbcounty.gov official record · retrieved Supporting excerpt[Fictitious Business Name Statement (Mail-In Request Only)](https://arc.sbcounty.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/70/arcforms/FBN-Statement-07-01-2026-3.0.pdf)
Form destination: Not confirmed in this guide.
Online filing link: Not confirmed in this guide.
Official fee: FBN Filing: $90 Additional FBN or registrant name: $2Source: arc.sbcounty.gov official record · retrieved Supporting excerptFees FBN Filing: $90 Additional FBN or registrant name: $2 Abandonment of FBN: $ 90 Statement of Withdrawal from Partnership: $90 Notice: Card payments include a 3.5% surcharge. PAYMENT METHODS NOT ACCEPTED: American Express • Cash App Cards • Prepaid Cards • Apple Pay • Samsung Pay • Google Pay Effective 07/01/2026 Mail fees: • $3.50 USPS Standard Mail • $29.00 USPS Priority Mail
Effective duration: Once registered, it is effective for 5 years.Source: arc.sbcounty.gov official record · retrieved Supporting excerptA fictitious business name shall be filed within 40 days of first transacting business. Once registered, it is effective for 5 years. The fictitious business name will need to be re-registered prior to the date of expiration, or if there are changes to the filed statement; except the change of a residence address.
Renewal: The fictitious business name will need to be re-registered prior to the date of expirationSource: arc.sbcounty.gov official record · retrieved Supporting excerptA fictitious business name shall be filed within 40 days of first transacting business. Once registered, it is effective for 5 years. The fictitious business name will need to be re-registered prior to the date of expiration, or if there are changes to the filed statement; except the change of a residence address.
Changes or amendments: Not confirmed in this guide.
Abandonment or cancellation: Not confirmed in this guide.
Important exclusions: Not confirmed in this guide.
Mail filing: Address : County Clerk 222 W. Hospitality Lane San Bernardino, CA 92415-0022 _Checks or money orders only. Must be made payable to the San Bernardino County._Source: arc.sbcounty.gov official record · retrieved Supporting excerptSelect the statement(s) below you intend to file by mail. Fictitious Business Name Statement (Mail-In Request Only) | Additional Information Statement(Mail-In Request Only) | Withdrawal From Partnership Statement (Mail-In Request Only) ## Step 2: Mail Us the Completed Statement(s) with Payment Mail the completed form and appropriate fees to our office for processing. FBN Filing: $90 Additional FBN or registrant name: $2 Abandonment of FBN: $90 Statement of Withdrawal from Partnership: $90 Address : County Clerk 222 W. Hospitality Lane San Bernardino, CA 92415-0022 _Checks or money orders only. Must be made payable to the San Bernardino County._
In-person filing: Step 2: Visit one of our offices.Source: arc.sbcounty.gov official record · retrieved Supporting excerpt## Step 2: Visit one of our offices.
LLC
Required: No universal yes/no answer is confirmed. Read the documented applicability below.
Authority: San Bernardino County Clerk-RecorderSource: arc.sbcounty.gov official record · retrieved Supporting excerptSan Bernardino County Clerk-Recorder
When this route applies: California State law (Business and Professions Code section 17910) requires that every person, partnership, corporation, or other association, who regularly transacts business in California for profit under a Fictitious Business Name, file a statement with the County in which the principal place of business is located.Source: finance.saccounty.gov official record · retrieved Supporting excerptSacramento County Fictitious Business Name Statements are filed in the County's Business License Unit. California State law (Business and Professions Code section 17910) requires that every person, partnership, corporation, or other association, who regularly transacts business in California for profit under a Fictitious Business Name, file a statement with the County in which the principal place of business is located. Part of the filing requirement is that the statement be published in a newspaper of general circulation in the County in which the business is located.
Official form: Fictitious Business Name Statement (Mail-In Request Only)Source: arc.sbcounty.gov official record · retrieved Supporting excerpt[Fictitious Business Name Statement (Mail-In Request Only)](https://arc.sbcounty.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/70/arcforms/FBN-Statement-07-01-2026-3.0.pdf)
Form destination: Not confirmed in this guide.
Online filing link: Not confirmed in this guide.
Official fee: FBN Filing: $90 Additional FBN or registrant name: $2Source: arc.sbcounty.gov official record · retrieved Supporting excerptFees FBN Filing: $90 Additional FBN or registrant name: $2 Abandonment of FBN: $ 90 Statement of Withdrawal from Partnership: $90 Notice: Card payments include a 3.5% surcharge. PAYMENT METHODS NOT ACCEPTED: American Express • Cash App Cards • Prepaid Cards • Apple Pay • Samsung Pay • Google Pay Effective 07/01/2026 Mail fees: • $3.50 USPS Standard Mail • $29.00 USPS Priority Mail
Effective duration: Once registered, it is effective for 5 years.Source: arc.sbcounty.gov official record · retrieved Supporting excerptA fictitious business name shall be filed within 40 days of first transacting business. Once registered, it is effective for 5 years. The fictitious business name will need to be re-registered prior to the date of expiration, or if there are changes to the filed statement; except the change of a residence address.
Renewal: The fictitious business name will need to be re-registered prior to the date of expirationSource: arc.sbcounty.gov official record · retrieved Supporting excerptA fictitious business name shall be filed within 40 days of first transacting business. Once registered, it is effective for 5 years. The fictitious business name will need to be re-registered prior to the date of expiration, or if there are changes to the filed statement; except the change of a residence address.
Changes or amendments: Not confirmed in this guide.
Abandonment or cancellation: Not confirmed in this guide.
Important exclusions: Not confirmed in this guide.
Mail filing: Address : County Clerk 222 W. Hospitality Lane San Bernardino, CA 92415-0022 _Checks or money orders only. Must be made payable to the San Bernardino County._Source: arc.sbcounty.gov official record · retrieved Supporting excerptSelect the statement(s) below you intend to file by mail. Fictitious Business Name Statement (Mail-In Request Only) | Additional Information Statement(Mail-In Request Only) | Withdrawal From Partnership Statement (Mail-In Request Only) ## Step 2: Mail Us the Completed Statement(s) with Payment Mail the completed form and appropriate fees to our office for processing. FBN Filing: $90 Additional FBN or registrant name: $2 Abandonment of FBN: $90 Statement of Withdrawal from Partnership: $90 Address : County Clerk 222 W. Hospitality Lane San Bernardino, CA 92415-0022 _Checks or money orders only. Must be made payable to the San Bernardino County._
In-person filing: Step 2: Visit one of our offices.Source: arc.sbcounty.gov official record · retrieved Supporting excerpt## Step 2: Visit one of our offices.
Corporation
Required: No universal yes/no answer is confirmed. Read the documented applicability below.
Authority: San Bernardino County Clerk-RecorderSource: arc.sbcounty.gov official record · retrieved Supporting excerptSan Bernardino County Clerk-Recorder
When this route applies: California State law (Business and Professions Code section 17910) requires that every person, partnership, corporation, or other association, who regularly transacts business in California for profit under a Fictitious Business Name, file a statement with the County in which the principal place of business is located.Source: finance.saccounty.gov official record · retrieved Supporting excerptSacramento County Fictitious Business Name Statements are filed in the County's Business License Unit. California State law (Business and Professions Code section 17910) requires that every person, partnership, corporation, or other association, who regularly transacts business in California for profit under a Fictitious Business Name, file a statement with the County in which the principal place of business is located. Part of the filing requirement is that the statement be published in a newspaper of general circulation in the County in which the business is located.
Official form: Fictitious Business Name Statement (Mail-In Request Only)Source: arc.sbcounty.gov official record · retrieved Supporting excerpt[Fictitious Business Name Statement (Mail-In Request Only)](https://arc.sbcounty.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/70/arcforms/FBN-Statement-07-01-2026-3.0.pdf)
Form destination: Not confirmed in this guide.
Online filing link: Not confirmed in this guide.
Official fee: FBN Filing: $90 Additional FBN or registrant name: $2Source: arc.sbcounty.gov official record · retrieved Supporting excerptFees FBN Filing: $90 Additional FBN or registrant name: $2 Abandonment of FBN: $ 90 Statement of Withdrawal from Partnership: $90 Notice: Card payments include a 3.5% surcharge. PAYMENT METHODS NOT ACCEPTED: American Express • Cash App Cards • Prepaid Cards • Apple Pay • Samsung Pay • Google Pay Effective 07/01/2026 Mail fees: • $3.50 USPS Standard Mail • $29.00 USPS Priority Mail
Effective duration: Once registered, it is effective for 5 years.Source: arc.sbcounty.gov official record · retrieved Supporting excerptA fictitious business name shall be filed within 40 days of first transacting business. Once registered, it is effective for 5 years. The fictitious business name will need to be re-registered prior to the date of expiration, or if there are changes to the filed statement; except the change of a residence address.
Renewal: The fictitious business name will need to be re-registered prior to the date of expirationSource: arc.sbcounty.gov official record · retrieved Supporting excerptA fictitious business name shall be filed within 40 days of first transacting business. Once registered, it is effective for 5 years. The fictitious business name will need to be re-registered prior to the date of expiration, or if there are changes to the filed statement; except the change of a residence address.
Changes or amendments: Not confirmed in this guide.
Abandonment or cancellation: Not confirmed in this guide.
Important exclusions: Not confirmed in this guide.
Mail filing: Address : County Clerk 222 W. Hospitality Lane San Bernardino, CA 92415-0022 _Checks or money orders only. Must be made payable to the San Bernardino County._Source: arc.sbcounty.gov official record · retrieved Supporting excerptSelect the statement(s) below you intend to file by mail. Fictitious Business Name Statement (Mail-In Request Only) | Additional Information Statement(Mail-In Request Only) | Withdrawal From Partnership Statement (Mail-In Request Only) ## Step 2: Mail Us the Completed Statement(s) with Payment Mail the completed form and appropriate fees to our office for processing. FBN Filing: $90 Additional FBN or registrant name: $2 Abandonment of FBN: $90 Statement of Withdrawal from Partnership: $90 Address : County Clerk 222 W. Hospitality Lane San Bernardino, CA 92415-0022 _Checks or money orders only. Must be made payable to the San Bernardino County._
In-person filing: Step 2: Visit one of our offices.Source: arc.sbcounty.gov official record · retrieved Supporting excerpt## Step 2: Visit one of our offices.
Publication facts awaiting confirmation
The official sources currently conflict on the publication timetable, so no deadline is asserted. Review the competing official excerpts below.
Source: arc.sbcounty.gov official record · retrieved Supporting excerptOnce the FBN has been filed, the application MUST be published in an adjudicated newspaper one day per week for four (4) consecutive weeks. Publication must start within 45 days of filing the statement with the County Clerk’s office.Source: arc.sbcounty.gov official record · retrieved Supporting excerptYour filing will expire 30 days from the date you filed and you will have to file again, and pay the fee/s.
Why this local filing matters
San Bernardino’s listed card surcharge is 3.5%, and its payment notice excludes several card and wallet methods. Check the county’s payment list before choosing that channel.
Fees FBN Filing: $90 Additional FBN or registrant name: $2 Abandonment of FBN: $ 90 Statement of Withdrawal from Partnership: $90 Notice: Card payments include a 3.5% surcharge. PAYMENT METHODS NOT ACCEPTED: American Express • Cash App Cards • Prepaid Cards • Apple Pay • Samsung Pay • Google Pay Effective 07/01/2026 Mail fees: • $3.50 USPS Standard Mail • $29.00 USPS Priority Mail
The publication disagreement appears within San Bernardino’s own official page. This guide withholds the start deadline while retaining the county’s consistent weekly cadence.
Once the FBN has been filed, the application MUST be published in an adjudicated newspaper one day per week for four (4) consecutive weeks. Publication must start within 45 days of filing the statement with the County Clerk’s office.
How to file through the authority
For mail service, send the completed statement and payment to County Clerk, 222 W. Hospitality Lane, San Bernardino, CA 92415-0022. The county accepts checks or money orders payable to San Bernardino County for this route.
Select the statement(s) below you intend to file by mail. Fictitious Business Name Statement (Mail-In Request Only) | Additional Information Statement(Mail-In Request Only) | Withdrawal From Partnership Statement (Mail-In Request Only) ## Step 2: Mail Us the Completed Statement(s) with Payment Mail the completed form and appropriate fees to our office for processing. FBN Filing: $90 Additional FBN or registrant name: $2 Abandonment of FBN: $90 Statement of Withdrawal from Partnership: $90 Address : County Clerk 222 W. Hospitality Lane San Bernardino, CA 92415-0022 _Checks or money orders only. Must be made payable to the San Bernardino County._
The filing charge is $90, with $2 per additional FBN or registrant name. The county also lists mailed-delivery charges of $3.50 for USPS standard mail or $29 for priority mail.
Fees FBN Filing: $90 Additional FBN or registrant name: $2 Abandonment of FBN: $ 90 Statement of Withdrawal from Partnership: $90 Notice: Card payments include a 3.5% surcharge. PAYMENT METHODS NOT ACCEPTED: American Express • Cash App Cards • Prepaid Cards • Apple Pay • Samsung Pay • Google Pay Effective 07/01/2026 Mail fees: • $3.50 USPS Standard Mail • $29.00 USPS Priority Mail
Renewal, amendment, and abandonment
Once registered, the statement is effective for five years. San Bernardino says to re-register before expiration. Confirm how any changes affect the correct procedure before submitting.
A fictitious business name shall be filed within 40 days of first transacting business. Once registered, it is effective for 5 years. The fictitious business name will need to be re-registered prior to the date of expiration, or if there are changes to the filed statement; except the change of a residence address.
This guide cannot confirm the current amendment or abandonment instructions.
Publication required: Yes, when the conditions below apply.
Once the FBN has been filed, the application MUST be published in an adjudicated newspaper one day per week for four (4) consecutive weeks. Publication must start within 45 days of filing the statement with the County Clerk’s office.
The start deadline remains unconfirmed because the reviewed sources conflict. The quoted publication source above is one part of that evidence, not a resolved deadline.
Source: arc.sbcounty.gov official record · retrieved Supporting excerptOnce the FBN has been filed, the application MUST be published in an adjudicated newspaper one day per week for four (4) consecutive weeks. Publication must start within 45 days of filing the statement with the County Clerk’s office.
When to start: Could not be confirmed because official sources conflict.Source: arc.sbcounty.gov official record · retrieved Supporting excerptOnce the FBN has been filed, the application MUST be published in an adjudicated newspaper one day per week for four (4) consecutive weeks. Publication must start within 45 days of filing the statement with the County Clerk’s office.
How often to publish: one day per weekSource: arc.sbcounty.gov official record · retrieved Supporting excerptOnce the FBN has been filed, the application MUST be published in an adjudicated newspaper one day per week for four (4) consecutive weeks. Publication must start within 45 days of filing the statement with the County Clerk’s office.
How long to publish: four (4) consecutive weeksSource: arc.sbcounty.gov official record · retrieved Supporting excerptOnce the FBN has been filed, the application MUST be published in an adjudicated newspaper one day per week for four (4) consecutive weeks. Publication must start within 45 days of filing the statement with the County Clerk’s office.
Deadline for proof: Not confirmed in this guide.
Next steps: self-file first
Prepare the mail form, address and payment from San Bernardino’s instructions, including the chosen delivery charge.
Select the statement(s) below you intend to file by mail. Fictitious Business Name Statement (Mail-In Request Only) | Additional Information Statement(Mail-In Request Only) | Withdrawal From Partnership Statement (Mail-In Request Only) ## Step 2: Mail Us the Completed Statement(s) with Payment Mail the completed form and appropriate fees to our office for processing. FBN Filing: $90 Additional FBN or registrant name: $2 Abandonment of FBN: $90 Statement of Withdrawal from Partnership: $90 Address : County Clerk 222 W. Hospitality Lane San Bernardino, CA 92415-0022 _Checks or money orders only. Must be made payable to the San Bernardino County._
Fees FBN Filing: $90 Additional FBN or registrant name: $2 Abandonment of FBN: $ 90 Statement of Withdrawal from Partnership: $90 Notice: Card payments include a 3.5% surcharge. PAYMENT METHODS NOT ACCEPTED: American Express • Cash App Cards • Prepaid Cards • Apple Pay • Samsung Pay • Google Pay Effective 07/01/2026 Mail fees: • $3.50 USPS Standard Mail • $29.00 USPS Priority Mail
Resolve the publication timing with the county before using a deadline: its main instructions say publication starts within 45 days, but its FAQ says a filing expires after 30 days if not published. Both statements are retained as conflicting evidence.
Once the FBN has been filed, the application MUST be published in an adjudicated newspaper one day per week for four (4) consecutive weeks. Publication must start within 45 days of filing the statement with the County Clerk’s office.
The supported publication cadence is one day per week for four consecutive weeks.
Once the FBN has been filed, the application MUST be published in an adjudicated newspaper one day per week for four (4) consecutive weeks. Publication must start within 45 days of filing the statement with the County Clerk’s office.
Paid help, if offered later, is optional. This independent guide does not submit filings or accept government fees.