Businesses operating in San Diego County, California must file a Fictitious Business Name (FBN/DBA) statement with the San Diego County Clerk and publish it in an adjudicated newspaper of general circulation for four consecutive weeks. NewFBN handles the publication side: upload your county-stamped FBN statement, pay $66, and we take care of the rest.
$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 San Diego County Businesses — What's Included
- Four consecutive weekly publications in a court-adjudicated newspaper of general circulation for San Diego County — satisfying California B&P §17917.
- Proof of Publication affidavit delivered after the final weekly run, ready to file with the County Clerk.
- Mobile-friendly upload — take a photo of your stamped FBN statement with your phone 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 San Diego County FBN — Step by Step
- File with the County Clerk. Submit your FBN statement to the San Diego County Assessor/Recorder/County Clerk (ARCC), main office at 1600 Pacific Highway, San Diego, CA 92101 (branch offices and online filing also 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. Takes about 2 minutes.
- We publish for 4 weeks. Your FBN runs once a week for four consecutive weeks in an adjudicated San Diego County newspaper of general circulation.
- Receive your Proof of Publication. After the final run, we email you the signed Affidavit of Publication.
- Complete your registration. The affidavit is filed with the county to complete your FBN registration.
Why San Diego County Businesses Choose NewFBN
NewFBN is 100% focused on FBN publication. That means a fast, mobile-first order flow, transparent flat-fee pricing, and a Proof of Publication accepted by banks and licensing offices. Your $66 covers everything — no surprise fees, no separate charge for the affidavit, no extra cost for additional business names (beyond $5 each).
Publish Your San Diego County FBN Now — $66Frequently Asked Questions
- How much does it cost to publish an FBN in San Diego County, CA?
- NewFBN charges a flat $66 to publish a Fictitious Business Name statement for businesses anywhere in San Diego County. The $66 covers all four required weekly publications plus the Proof of Publication affidavit. Additional business names on the same filing are $5 each.
- Is the newspaper adjudicated for San Diego County?
- Yes. Your notice runs in a newspaper that is court-adjudicated as a newspaper of general circulation for San Diego County, which is what California Business and Professions Code §17917 requires — so your publication is legally valid for any FBN filed with the San Diego County Clerk.
- Where do I file the FBN before publishing it?
- File your FBN with the San Diego County Assessor/Recorder/County Clerk (ARCC), main office at 1600 Pacific Highway, San Diego, CA 92101. Branch offices and online filing are also available. After filing, publish within 30 days to keep the registration valid.
- How long does FBN publication take?
- California law requires four consecutive weekly publications. Orders received by Tuesday at noon appear in that week's edition; all four runs complete within about 28 days, and we email your Proof of Publication shortly after the final run.
- Do I have to come to an office?
- No — the entire process is online. Upload a photo of your county-stamped FBN statement, pay $66, and we handle the four weekly publications and the affidavit. An unsigned proof is emailed at checkout for banks and licenses.