Obtaining a Copy of Your DBA in California

How do I get a copy of my DBA in California?
Certificates, copies and status reports can be obtained by submitting a request to the California Secretary of State’s Sacramento office either in person (drop off) or by mail.
Read more on www.sos.ca.gov

A “Doing Business As” (DBA) declaration must be filed with the county clerk’s office in the county where your business is located if you are conducting business in California under a false identity. There are a few actions you can take if you need a copy of your DBA statement.

To begin with, get in touch with the county clerk’s office where you initially submitted your DBA declaration. For a charge, they will be able to give you a certified copy of your DBA statement. You might be able to ask for a copy in person, by mail, or online.

On the website of the California Secretary of State, you can conduct a search to determine with which county clerk’s office you submitted your DBA statement. A database of all Californian companies that have been registered, including sole proprietorships, is also available on the Secretary of State’s website.

Use the Business Search tool provided by the California Secretary of State to look up a sole proprietorship. To locate the business and read its registration details, including the filing status and the SOS number, simply enter the name of the firm or the name of the owner. Speaking of SOS numbers, a California SOS number is a special identifying number that the California Secretary of State assigns to a corporate entity. It is used to keep track of the status of the company’s registration and to locate it in state records. If you can’t find your DBA statement and need to find your SOS number, you can use the previously mentioned Business Search tool to look it up on the Secretary of State’s website.

Last but not least, if you come across the phrase “SOS suspended” while looking for information on your company, it denotes that the California Secretary of State’s office has suspended your company’s registration. Numerous factors, including failing to submit necessary documentation or pay taxes, may be to blame for this. You must take the necessary actions to fix the problem and pay any unpaid fines or fees in order to have your company’s registration back.

In conclusion, in order to obtain a copy of your DBA statement in California, you must get in touch with the county clerk’s office where you originally filed the document, use the online resources provided by the Secretary of State to look up information about your company, and take care of any problems that might have led to the suspension of your registration. You can make sure that your company is legally registered and in good standing with the state by following these steps.

FAQ
Do I need a business license if I have an LLC?

Yes, even if you have an LLC, you still need to get a business license. All businesses in California, including LLCs, must get a business license from the city or county where they conduct business. You must also submit a DBA (Doing Business As) form if your LLC conducts business under a name different than its legal name.