Fictitious Business Names

Under Business and Professions Code 17900 et seq., the purpose of a Fictitious Business Name Statement is to protect those dealing with individuals or partnerships doing business under a fictitious name. The filing of a fictitious business name certificate is designed to make available to the public the identity of person(s) who are legal owners of the business. This form does not give you exclusive use of the name. Any registrant may file a Fictitious Business Name Statement when the principal place of business is located in the County of El Dorado.

This process does not preclude a person from filing a fictitious business name statement in a county other than that where the principal place of business is located, as long as the requirements of this section are also met. If the registrant has no place of business in this state, the registrant shall file with the Clerk of Sacramento County. Business and Professions Code Section 17915.

RENEWAL NOTICES

The Recorder-Clerk's Office will send out a reminder renewal notice on Department letterhead approximately 60 days prior to your statement expiring. Your renewal can be done in person or by mail.

You may receive notices from other vendors regarding your renewal, these companies are not associated with the Recorder-Clerk Office and charge additional fees.

If you would like to file a complaint about Misleading Solicitations, please use the link provided. Action for Fraudulent Letters

Recorder Clerk