File Fictitious Business Name Statement forms as required by the California Business and Professions Code.An FBN Statement can only be filed in-person or by mail because an original, wet-ink

File Fictitious Business Name Statement forms as required by the California Business and Professions Code.An FBN Statement can only be filed in-person or by mail because an original, wet-ink signature is required.The registrant is responsible for searching the business name availability before filing an FBN Statement.Our office cannot provide advice regarding a name that can or cannot be used, except as provided in B&P Code 17910.5(a) and (c).Our office cannot provide assistance in determining how a business is to be conducted.After the FBN Statement has been filed with the County Clerk, the registrant is required to publish a notice in a newspaper of general circulation within 45 days from the filing date.  The notice must appear once a week for four consecutive weeks.  Please give the newspaper adequate time to prepare the notice.  We will provide a newspaper list.After the FBN Statement has been filed, no changes can be made to the filing.  Any changes or corrections will require a new filing and filing fee.  NO EXCEPTIONS.Fictitious Business Name (FBN) Records SearchApply In-PersonVisit our office and complete the Fictitious Business Name Statement application on our public kiosk.  You will be asked to present valid government-issued photo ID when you arrive.Clerk-Recorder Office2222 "M" Street, Main FloorMerced, CA 95340Monday – Friday8:00 AM – 4:30 PMNo Appointment RequiredFees$35.00 for the first business name and registrant$7.00 for each additional business name or registrantThe fee is payable by cash, business check, or credit/debit card.An additional $2.50 surcharge is applicable for card payments.Check or money order payable to: Merced County Clerk-RecorderApply By MailComplete and sign the FBN Statement Form.Send completed application with payment to:Merced County Clerk-RecorderATTN:  FBN2222 "M" StreetMerced, CA 95340Fees$35.00 for the first business name and registrant$7.00 for each additional business name or registrantThe fee is payable by cash, business check, or credit/debit card.An additional $2.50 surcharge is applicable for card payments.Check or money order payable to: Merced County Clerk-RecorderDo not send cash by mail.FormsFBN Statement Application (Original or Renewal)FBN Newspaper ListFBN Statement of AbandonmentCredit Card Authorization Form – General