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HomeBusiness and Professions CodeDiv. 7Pt. 3Ch. 5§ 17914 Fictitious Business Name Signatures

§ 17914 Fictitious Business Name Signatures

Business and Professions Code·California
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§ 17914 Fictitious Business Name Signatures

Key Takeaways

  • •If you own a business alone, you must sign the paperwork yourself.
  • •If you and your spouse own a business together, either of you can sign.
  • •If your business is a partnership, a general partner must sign.
  • •If your business is a company or corporation, a manager or officer must sign.

Example

You and your friend start a small bakery together as partners.

Since it's a partnership, one of the general partners (you or your friend) must sign the business name paperwork.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

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§ 17914 Fictitious Business Name Signatures

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.)

Last verified: January 22, 2026

Key Terms

fictitious business name statementregistrantgeneral partnermanager or officertrusteeofficer

Related Statutes

  • § 17923 Partner Withdrawal Filing
  • § 17913 Fictitious Business Name Statement Form
  • § 17915 Fictitious Business Name Filing
  • § 17916 Fictitious Business Name Filing
  • § 17917 Fictitious Business Name Publication

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Business and Professions Code. Section 17914.
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