§ 17914

California Business and Professions Code · 2026 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · California

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.

(Amended by Stats. 2014, Ch. 400, Sec. 19. (SB 1467) Effective January 1, 2015.)

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