The filing fee is $29.00 for one business name and one owner. An additional fee of $7.00 is charged for each additional owner or Fictitious Business name listed on the same statement.
Abandonments and Partnership withdrawals are $29.00.
It is wise to research the Fictitious Business Name index before filing to ensure uniqueness of your business name. Click the "Fictitious Business Name Research" link at left for more information.
Fictitious Business Name Statements must be filed with the clerk of the County in which the registrant has his or her principal place of business. The complete address of the business and of each registrant must be clearly printed on the statement. Post office boxes are not acceptable. The statement must be signed by the registrant. If more than one owner is listed on the form, only one owner/registrant must sign the form. If the business is being conducted by a corporation, an officer of the corporation must sign the statement.
The filing of Fictitious Business Name Statements may be conducted in person or by mail.
- By Mail
Please be sure to send the original and 3 copies of the form, a self-addressed stamped envelope to ensure a prompt return of your copies, and payment for copy fees. You may pay by check (personal, company, bank, or cashiers), money order or traveler's checks. Out of country payments must be made in U.S. dollars. Credit cards are not accepted for mail orders. Send request to:
Alameda County Clerk-Recorder's Office
1106 Madison Street
Oakland, CA 94607
- In Person
You may pay by cash, check (personal, company, bank, or cashiers), money order or traveler's checks.
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