File and publish your Alameda County Fictitious Business Name Statement quickly and affordably. Legal newspaper publication service with proof of publication guaranteed. With two legal newspapers adjudicated as newspapers of general circulation in Alameda County—the Oakland-based East Bay Express and the Fremont-based Tri-City Voice—we can publish your “doing business as” fictitious business name statement for business names in any of the following communities: Alameda, Albany, Berkeley, Dublin, Emeryville, Fremont, Hayward, Livermore, Newark, Oakland, Piedmont, Pleasanton, San Leandro and Union City.
Our streamlined process makes it easy to meet Alameda County’s legal requirements to establish your new business—or renew a fictitious business name statement for an established business. Just complete our form and upload your filing, and we’ll take care of the rest. We’ll publish your statement in the appropriate newspaper and deliver your proof of publication on time.
It’s easy to publish a Fictitious Business Name (FBN) Statement in Alameda County with this online form.?
Whether you’re starting a new venture or maintaining compliance for an existing business, we’re here to help you get it done right, fast, at a price that fits your budget. Let us handle the paperwork so you can focus on growing your business.
Why Am I Required to File a Fictitious Business Name (FBN) Statement?
If you operate a business or are planning to operate a business under a name different from your personal legal name, California law requires you to file a Fictitious Business Name (FBN) Statement. This important step ensures transparency, allowing the public to know who owns the business.
| The Alameda County courthouse in Oakland, California in June 2009. Credit: joebeone , CC BY 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons |
In Alameda County, after filing your Fictitious Business Name Statement with the county clerk, you must publish it in a newspaper of general circulation within the county. This legal notice helps protect consumers and builds trust in your business. Once published for four consecutive weeks, you’ll receive a proof of publication for your records. Filing and publishing your Fictitious Business Name in Alameda County keeps your business compliant and credible, ensuring you meet state legal requirements while making your business presence official.