Under California Business and Professions Code §17920, every Fictitious Business Name (FBN) registration expires 5 years from the date of filing. To continue doing business under the registered trade name, you must renew with the Riverside County Clerk-Recorder.
$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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When Re-Publication is Required
Re-publication is required if:
- You file the renewal after the expiration date (gap in registration)
- Any information has changed — business name, owners, or address
If you file the renewal on time AND all information is the same, no re-publication is required. Just pay the county filing fee and you're done.
How to Renew Your FBN
- File the renewal with the Riverside County Clerk-Recorder before the 5-year expiration date.
- If re-publication is required, start your NewFBN order and upload the renewal statement.
- We publish 4 weeks, email the Proof of Publication.
- File the Proof with the county within 30 days of final publication.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How often do I need to renew my FBN?
- FBN registrations in California expire 5 years after filing. Renewal is required to keep the registered trade name active.
- Do I need to publish the renewal in a newspaper?
- If you renew before the expiration date AND none of the information (business name, owners, address) has changed, re-publication is NOT required. If you're late or information has changed, you must publish again — NewFBN charges $66 flat.
- What happens if I let the FBN expire?
- If the FBN expires and you continue using the name, you're operating without a valid registration. The name may also become available for another business to register. File a renewal or a new FBN immediately.