If you have legal questions regarding filing any of the above documents, www.leginfo.ca.gov is a link to California Legal Information, select - Business and Professions Code 17900.

It is the responsibility of the registrant to read and be familiar with the requirements for filing an FBN statement. A complete version of the Business and Professions Code section is available for reference at the above link.

The County Clerk staff is not permitted to advise customers on legal matters concerning the filing of an FBN statement. Customer assistance will be limited to general questions concerning completion of the form.

Be certain the information in the statement is correct and complete before filing it. You cannot make changes to the statment once it has been filed. Any changes would require the filing of a new statment, payment of the filing fees again, and publication in an adjudicated newspaper in Kern County.

Our office does not accept strikeovers, whiteouts or alterations made on a Fictitious Business Name Statement Form, Abandonment Form or Withdrawal Form. Forms sent to our office with such alterations will not be processed and will be sent back for completion of a new form.

If you will be coming into our office to process your FBN, computers are available in our lobby and you must enter your information into our system the day of processing. Do not complete the online FBN Statement form. If you will be filing as a Corporation, Limited Liability Company, Limited Liability Partnership or Limited Partnership, you must bring an endorsed copy of your Articles to attach to our file copy.

If filing by mail, access the FBN form through the link provided below; and print the form. Complete the form by either typing or printing legibly the necessary information in the appropriate boxes. This form is only for mail in requests or if someone will be dropping it off for you. Do not complete this form if you will be coming into our office to process your FBN Statement. Sign the original form and make three (3) copies. Mail the original form plus all copies, "Article of Incorporation and Amendments" if applicable, a self addressed stamped envelope, and fee(s) to the:

COUNTY CLERK OF KERN COUNTY
1115 TRUXTUN AVENUE
BAKERSFIELD, CA 93301

INSTRUCTIONS FOR COMPLETING AND MAILING

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FORM

You may file more than one Doing Business As (DBA) on the same form if all other facts regarding the businesses are identical, i.e. same locations and owners. If listing more than two businesses or registrants, please complete additional information using FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME ADDENDUM for three (3) or more businesses or registrants.

All information contained in the statment is public record, including your residence address and phone number. Anyone can purchase copies of the statement.

OFFICIAL SITE FOR CALIFORNIA LEGISLATIVE INFORMATION

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILING FEES