How do I get a copy of my DBA in Los Angeles?

Please call (800) 201-8999 or visit Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk.

How do I find a DBA name?

Local DBA Checks The appropriate registration office may have a website that allows you to search DBA names. You may also be able to obtain the information by phone. Otherwise, you will need to go to the office and inquire in person.

Does California require registering a DBA?

Under California law, sole proprietors, partnerships, limited liability companies and corporations must file a DBA if they plan to operate under a different name.

How to register a business in Los Angeles County?

For a business to be conducted in an unincorporated area of the County, contact the Los Angeles County Business License office at (213) 974-2011. Contact the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. Copies of Fictitious Business Name Statements are available from April 2011 to the present.

How to pay Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder / County Clerk?

If paying by check, valid identification (i.e., driver’s license) of the signer is required and must be presented at time of filing. Out-of-state checks are accepted. Make checks payable to the Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk or RR/CC.

How much does it cost to send a credit card to LA County Clerk?

A $1.75 handling fee will be charged on all credit card orders. Note: We will not accept E-Checks, temporary checks or foreign checks (with the exception of Canada and Mexico) for any Recorder/County Clerk services.

How to file a fictitious business name in Los Angeles?

Filing a Fictitious Business Name – COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES Filing a Fictitious Business Name Prior to opening a business, a business name must be selected that is not already in use, and then registered. Fictitious business name statements must be filed with the Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk’s Office.