Fictitious Business Name Statements (DBA)

As Easy as 1‑2‑3:

1. Notarize 2. File 3. Publish

Filing a Fictitious Business Name Statement—also known as a DBA (Doing Business As)—is a required step for operating your business under a name other than your own. It’s also essential for opening a business bank account under your chosen name.

In California, a four-week legal publication is required after filing to finalize the process.

GoFile® makes it simple and fast:

• We prepare, notarize, and file your DBA with the appropriate county clerk
• We publish the required 4-week legal notice in an adjudicated newspaper of general circulation
• We submit the affidavit of publication to complete the legal requirements

Start your business the right way—quickly, correctly, and completely—with GoFile®.