| Form Name |
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| Fictitious Business Name Statement Form |
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| Fictitious Business Name Abandonment Statement |
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| Fictitious Business Name Withdrawal Statement |
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Methods of Doing Business
Requirements to File
Definition
A fictitious business name is the name of a business that does not include
the surname (last name) of all the individuals who own the business, or a
business name that suggests the existence of additional owners, such as
the words company or association. In the case of a corporation, a
fictitious business name is any name other than the corporate name stated
in its articles of incorporation. No fictitious business name may include
the words "corporation," "Inc.,"
"incorporation," or "Corp.," unless it is a
corporation registered with the Secretary of State.
Persons Required to File
Every person who regularly transacts business in this state for profit
under a fictitious business name must file. Non profit corporations or
associations or charitable organizations do not need to file. Corporations
do not file unless doing business under a name other than the corporate
name. If filing as a Corporation, Page 1 of the Articles of
Incorporation need to be attached to the filing. When to File
The statement must be filed not later than forty (40) days from
commencement of business.
Where to File
File with the County Clerk of the county of your principal place of
business. In Plumas County, fictitious name statement forms may be obtained
from and filed with the Plumas County Clerk/Recorder, 520 Main Street,
Room 102, Quincy, phone (530)283-6256. Office hours are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.,
Monday through Friday, excluding holidays. Completed applications may be
mailed to this office. 3 copies will be returned. The certified copy
is to go to the bank. One copy is for publication and the remaining
copy is for your records.
Fees
There is a $20.00 fee for filing the statement, plus $5.00 for each
additional fictitious name and partner name. One free certified copy is
given to the registrant at filing. Additional certified copies are $2.75
each.
Expiration of Fictitious Business Name Statement
The statement expires at the end of five years from the date it was filed
with the County Clerk.
Abandonment and Withdrawal
Forms and information regarding abandonment and withdrawal from a
fictitious business name may be obtained from the County Clerk/Recorder's
Office.
Penalty for Not Filing
No action in the name of your fictitious name may be maintained in court
until all filing requirements are completed.
Publication of Statement
Within thirty (30) days of the filing of the statement, the applicant is
required to have the statement published.
Duplication of Fictitious Names
The legislation was not intended to eliminate duplication or similarity of
fictitious names. The County Clerk-Recorder has no authority to not file
on grounds that the same or a similar name is already on file. It is
recommended that you review the Fictitious Business Name Index to insure
that the name you choose has not already been registered. |
