The Riverside County Clerk-Recorder is the agency responsible for filing Fictitious Business Name (FBN) statements, issuing marriage licenses, recording real property documents, and maintaining vital records for the county. Anyone starting a business in Riverside County under a name that doesn't include the owner's full legal name files their FBN here.
Main Office — Riverside
2724 Gateway Drive, Riverside, CA 92507
Phone: (951) 486-7000
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (check county website for holiday closures)
Hemet Branch
880 N. State Street, Hemet, CA 92543
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (check county website for holiday closures)
Convenient for residents of Hemet, San Jacinto, Menifee, Temecula, Murrieta, Palm Desert, Indio, and other communities closer to the east side of the county.
FBN Filing at the Clerk-Recorder
To file an FBN, bring (or mail) a completed Fictitious Business Name Statement form along with the filing fee (starts at approximately $26). You can also file online via the county's self-service portal. The Clerk stamps and returns a certified copy — you'll need that stamped copy to publish.
After Filing — Publish within 30 Days
California Business and Professions Code §17917 requires the stamped FBN to be published for 4 consecutive weeks in an adjudicated Riverside County newspaper, within 30 days of filing. NewFBN handles this step for $66 flat:
Other Services at the Clerk-Recorder
- Marriage licenses (public and confidential)
- Real property recording (deeds, trust deeds, liens)
- Vital records (birth, death, marriage certificates)
- Notary Public registration
- Environmental Impact filings
Frequently Asked Questions
- What does the Riverside County Clerk-Recorder do?
- The Clerk-Recorder files Fictitious Business Name (FBN) statements, issues marriage licenses, records real property documents (deeds, liens, trust deeds), and maintains vital records (birth, death, marriage certificates) for Riverside County.
- How much is the FBN filing fee?
- The county filing fee for an FBN is approximately $26 for one business name with one registrant. Additional names and registrants each add small fees. Fees can change — check the county website for current amounts.
- Can I file my FBN online?
- Yes. The Riverside County Clerk-Recorder offers online FBN filing via their self-service portal. You can also file in person at either office, or by mail.
- After filing, how do I publish the FBN?
- Within 30 days of filing you must publish the stamped FBN in a newspaper of general circulation for 4 consecutive weeks. NewFBN handles this for $66 flat — start your order here.