Bus. & Prof. Code, § 17914 · Chapter 5. Fictitious Business Names
Bus. & Prof. Code, § 17914
Text — As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)
The fictitious business name statement shall be signed as follows:
(a) If the registrant is an individual, by the individual.
(b) If the registrants are a married couple, by either party to the marriage.
(c) If the registrant is a general partnership, limited partnership, limited liability partnership, copartnership, joint venture, or unincorporated association other than a partnership, by a general partner.
(d) If the registrant is a limited liability company, by a manager or officer.
(e) If the registrant is a trust, by a trustee.
(f) If the registrant is a corporation, by an officer.
(g) If the registrant is a state or local registered domestic partnership, by one of the domestic partners.
Notes and commentary — not statutory text
History
Amended by Stats. 2014, Ch. 400, Sec. 19. (SB 1467) Effective January 1, 2015.
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