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HomeFinancial CodeDiv. 15Ch. 4Art. 1§ 31201 Business Name Approval Required

§ 31201 Business Name Approval Required

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§ 31201 Business Name Approval Required

Key Takeaways

  • •A company with a license can't use a different name unless the boss (commissioner) says it's okay.
  • •They have to use the exact name they signed up with.
  • •If they want to use another name, they must ask first and get permission.

Example

A bank called 'SafeMoney Bank' wants to open a new branch under the name 'QuickCash'.

They can't just do it—they have to ask the commissioner first. If they don’t, they’re breaking the rules.

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

Official Source
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§ 31201 Business Name Approval Required

No licensee shall, except with the prior approval of the commissioner, transact business under any name other than its corporate name. (Amended by Stats. 1996, Ch. 1064, Sec. 650. Effective January 1, 1997. Operative July 1, 1997.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

commissionlicenseoperative july

Related Statutes

  • § 4881 Bank And Industrial Loan Mergers
  • § 4890 Merger Reporting Requirements
  • § 31231 Distribution Restrictions Shareholders
  • § 31233 Distribution Approval Deemed Granted
  • § 4884 Merger Application By Survivor

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Financial Code. Section 31201.
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