Where do I get my employee Tax ID number?
You will need to contact the Franchise Tax Board.
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Where can I get my resale license?
Resale license is obtained through the State Board of Equalization located in the City of Riverside.
What if my business is located in an unincorporated area?
If your business is located in an unincorporated area, then you will need to contact the Clerk of the Board.
Is this where I come and get my license?
No, business license/permit is obtained through City Hall where the business is located.
How do I search a business name that may have been filed?
A search for a business name can be done through our website.
Am I able to make any changes to my FBN after I file?
No, changes can not be made to the filing including business address, owner’s address or to add an additional owner(s) name(s) changes. These changes are considered a new filing and the same requirements for publishing apply.
What happens if I don’t publish in an adjudicated newspaper of general publication?
Your filing will expire 30 days from the date you filed and you will have to file again, and pay the fee/s.
Can I come in and file for someone else?
Yes, as long as you bring in a complete application signed (original signature) by the owner/s.
How do I go about filing an FBN statement?
An FBN statement can be filed online via email or by mailing a completed application. An application can be obtained from our website.
Can I abbreviate my cities name?
All city names must be spelled out on the Fictitious Business Name Statement.
Can I use a P.O. Box for an Address?
A post office box does not satisfy the requirement of “street address” or “residence address.”
Who must file an FBN Statement and why?
In the case of a business owned by an individual, a “fictitious business name” is any name that does not include the last name (surname) of the owner, or which implies additional owners (such as “Company,” “and Company,” “and Sons,” “Associates,” etc.)
Examples:
- “Joyce Smith Catering” is not a Fictitious Business Name.
- “Smith and Company Catering” is a Fictitious Business Name.
In the case of a corporation, limited liability company or limited partnership, a fictitious business name is any name other than the exact name that is on record with the Secretary of the State’s Office.
California law requires that FBN’s are filed at the County level; there is no State-wide registry or national registry.