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Does filing my Fictitious Business Name Statement prevent anyone else from using the business name I've registered?

No. The County Clerk is mandated to accept and file any fictitious business name statement completed correctly and submitted with the appropriate fee. The County Clerk does not verify or check the availability of fictitious business name prior to filing. It is the responsibility of the registrant(s) filing the statement to conduct his/her/their due diligence through all sources to ensure he/she/they is(are) not infringing on another’s rights. When a dispute arises out of the use of a fictitious business name, it is a legal matter that may be resolved through the judicial system and not handled by our office.

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1. Who must file a Fictitious Business Name (FBN) Statement and why?
2. Can I use a P.O. Box for an address?
3. How do I go about filing an FBN statement?
4. Can I come in and file for someone else?
5. What happens if I don’t publish in an adjudicated newspaper of general publication?
6. Can I make changes to my FBN after I file?
7. Is this where I get my business license?
8. Does filing my Fictitious Business Name Statement prevent anyone else from using the business name I've registered?