Businesses operating in Downey, California must file a Fictitious Business Name (FBN/DBA) statement with the Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk and publish it in an adjudicated newspaper of general circulation for four consecutive weeks. NewFBN handles the publication: upload your county-stamped FBN statement, pay $66, and we take care of the rest.
FBN / DBA publication only. In Los Angeles County, NewFBN publishes Fictitious Business Name (FBN / DBA) statements — we do not handle other notice types (name changes, probate, summons, etc.) for Los Angeles County.
$66
Flat fee. No surprises.
Includes 4 consecutive weekly publications plus the Proof of Publication affidavit. Additional business names on the same filing just $5 each.
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FBN Publication for Downey Businesses — What's Included
- Four consecutive weekly publications in a court-adjudicated newspaper of general circulation for Los Angeles County — satisfying California B&P §17917.
- Proof of Publication affidavit delivered after the final weekly run.
- Mobile-friendly upload — take a photo of your stamped FBN statement or upload a PDF/scan.
- Instant unsigned proof emailed at checkout — accepted by banks, the IRS for your EIN, and city/county license offices.
- Additional business names on the same filing — just $5 each.
How to Publish Your Downey FBN — Step by Step
- File with the County Clerk. Submit your FBN statement to the Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk, 12400 Imperial Highway, Norwalk, CA 90650 (branches + online filing available). The county filing fee is separate from our publication fee.
- Place your NewFBN publication order. Start your order online and upload your county-stamped statement — about 2 minutes.
- We publish for 4 weeks in an adjudicated Los Angeles County newspaper of general circulation.
- Receive your Proof of Publication by email after the final run.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How much does it cost to publish an FBN in Downey, CA?
- NewFBN charges a flat $66 for businesses in Downey and anywhere in Los Angeles County — all four required weekly publications plus the Proof of Publication affidavit. Additional business names on the same filing are $5 each.
- What legal notices does NewFBN publish in Los Angeles County?
- In Los Angeles County, NewFBN publishes Fictitious Business Name (FBN / DBA) statements only. We do not publish other notice types (name changes, probate, summons, etc.) for Los Angeles County.
- Is the newspaper adjudicated for Los Angeles County?
- Yes — your notice runs in a newspaper court-adjudicated as a newspaper of general circulation for Los Angeles County, which satisfies California B&P §17917, so it is legally valid for any FBN filed with the LA County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk.
- Where do I file the FBN before publishing it?
- File with the Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk, 12400 Imperial Highway, Norwalk, CA 90650. Branches and online filing are available. After filing, publish within 30 days.