Fictitious Business Name Statement (Tehama)

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT. This form issued by the County of Tehama is used by individuals or entities conducting business under a name that is different from their legal personal name or official corporate or LLC name. Filing this form is a legal requirement under California law (Business & Professions Code § 17900 et seq.) and serves to publicly register the business name, helping to ensure transparency and protect consumers. This form requires the business owner(s) to provide details such as the fictitious business name, business address, the registrant’s name and address, the type of business entity, and the date business commenced under that name. Depending on the filing type—whether a first-time filing, refile, or correction due to previous publication issues—the registrant may also be required to publish the business name in a local newspaper for four consecutive weeks and provide proof of publication to the county clerk. The form includes space for multiple business names or registrants, and specific documentation is required for corporations, LLCs, partnerships, and other formal entities. Filing this statement does not grant exclusive rights to the business name but is a necessary step for compliance, especially for opening bank accounts, entering contracts, or initiating legal action under the business name. Failure to file or publish truthfully and properly may result in penalties, including fines or misdemeanor charges. www.FormsWorkflow.com