How to Register a Company Name in Van Nuys, California
In order to legally operate your business in Van Nuys, California, it must be registered with the Los Angeles County Clerk. Before you can register your business, you must determine which business structure is best suited for you. Once you decide on the best structure, you can proceed to register your company. Registration must be done within the first 40 days of the date your business starts.
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Things You'll Need
- Application for Fictitious Business Name
- Filing fee ($26 for one name by one registrant)
Instructions
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Research whether or not your desired business name is available or already taken by another business. This can be done by using the free name search tool that is located on the Los Angeles County Clerk's website.
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Complete the "Application For Fictitious Business Name Statement." The application requires information such as the name of your business, name(s) of business owner(s). the business address, and the type of business. The application can be printed and downloaded from the Los Angeles County Clerk's website. You can also visit the Van Nuys District Office in person to request the application. This office is open Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Business name registrations are accepted from 8:30 a.m. until 3:30 p.m.
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Take the completed application and a $26 filing fee to the Van Nuys District Office. There is an additional fee of $5 for additional names filed with this registration. If you are paying with a check or money order, make it payable to the L.A. County Clerk.
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Mail your application and filing fee, if you do not wish to drop it off in person, to:
Business Filing and Registration
P.O. Box 1208
Norwalk, CA 90651-1208
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