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The purpose of a Fictitious Name Permit (FNP) is to allow a licensed physician and surgeon or podiatrist to practice under a name other than their own.

17910.5. (a) No person shall adopt any fictitious business name which includes "Corporation," "Corp.," "Incorporated," or "Inc." unless that person is a corporation organized pursuant to the laws of this state or some other jurisdiction.

The business name must contain the abbreviations or corporate designation (e.g., ?corporation,? ?incorporated?). A professional medical corporation has the option not to use surnames for name style unless it's operated by practicing surgeons and physicians as shareholders, directors, and officers.

Assumed Names / Fictitious Names A fictitious business name is an official business name registration that allows sole proprietorships (individuals), partnerships, and even corporate entities to conduct business under a business name other than their true legal name.

In the case of entities, such as corporations, a fictitious business name is any name different from that used in the articles of incorporation. For a natural person, an example is when Jane Doe (legal name) starts a catering business called JD Catering (fictitious business name).

An individual or a business entity must file a fictitious business name (FBN) statement with the Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk's office in the county where the business will be located when the name of the business does not include the owner's last name.

If you need to change or alter the fictitious name, do not renew. You should: Download and complete Sections 1-4 of the Fictitious Name Registration (PDF) application to simultaneously cancel and re-register the fictitious name. Return the completed application with a check or money order for $50.

A fictitious name is a name other than your proper legal business entity name that you formally get permission from the state (or county) to use when conducting business. You may also see a fictitious business name referred to as: Doing Business As (DBA) Assumed name. Trade name.

Sample business name ideas to inspire you Spa Paragon. GameDay Catering. Exploration Kids. Yoga Professor. Darwin Travel. Party Plex. Pizza Factor. Acorn Crafts.

The Purpose of a Fictitious Name States require filing fictitious business names because they help inform the public about who actually owns the company. A fictitious name filing puts a business's name and its owner's identity on public record.