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A fictitious business name statement expires five years from the date it is filed in the County Clerk. A refile of a fictitious business name statement must be filed prior to the date of expiration if you intend to continue doing business under that name and if there are no changes from the original.

Los Angeles Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk When closing your business and will no longer be using your fictitious business name, you will need to submit a Statement of Abandonment.

How to Renew. Renewing is quick and easy, complete the application online and mail it in or make an appointment. There is a $26 renewal filing fee along with a $5 fee for each additional business name/registrant. You are not required to publish your renewal in a newspaper of general circulation.

Yes. Canceling a California DBA is referred to as abandonment. If you wish to abandon your DBA before it expires, you'll need to file a statement of abandonment of use of a fictitious business name with your county clerk's office. Depending on your county, you may also need to pay a fee.

If you're closing your business and no longer plan to use your business name (Fictitious Business Name), you may submit a Statement of Abandonment of Use of Fictitious Business Name with the County Clerk.

Failure to meet your state's publishing requirements can result in your DBA being revoked, fines, or a suspension or revocation of your business license. Thankfully, most states do not have this requirement.

Fictitious Name Permit Renewal When renewing by mail, the renewal must be on the Board's renewal form, and must include the current renewal fee and any delinquent fees. Please allow 6-8 weeks for processing. If a renewal notice is not received, the permit must still be renewed before the expiration date on the permit.

If you're closing your business and no longer plan to use your business name (Fictitious Business Name), you may submit a Statement of Abandonment of Use of Fictitious Business Name with the County Clerk.