Fictitious Business Name Search
A fictitious business name search may be conducted:
Search for a Fictitious Business Name In Person
There is no charge for a search done in person. If a search reveals the company name, a certified copy is $2 per document.
Note: Searches at branch offices only yield the business name, document number and the date filed. Additional information regarding the business in question can only be obtained from the Norwalk main office by mail or in person.
Business name searches and/or filings can be conducted in person at the following locations:
| Location |
Address |
Phone |
Hours
(Monday - Friday, except holidays) |
| LAX Courthouse |
11701 S. La Cienega Blvd.
6th Floor
Los Angeles, CA 90045 |
(800) 201-8999 |
8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.
|
| Lancaster |
44509 16th St. West, Suite 101
Lancaster, CA 93534 |
(800) 201-8999 |
8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.
|
Norwalk
(Main Office) |
12400 Imperial Hwy., Room 1201
Norwalk, CA 90650 |
(800) 201-8999 |
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. |
| Van Nuys |
14340 W. Sylvan St.
Van Nuys, CA 91401 |
(800) 201-8999 |
8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.
|
Search for a Fictitious Business Name by Mail
District offices do not process mail requests.
Submit mail requests for a fictitious business name search to:
Business Filings and Registration
P.O. Box 1208
Norwalk, CA 90650-1208
Include the following information:
- Business name.
- Business address.
- Non-refundable search fee of $5 per name by check or money order payable to the Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk. If a search reveals the company name, a certified copy is $2 per document.
- Stamped, self-addressed return envelope.
Small Business Incentives/Doing Business with Los Angeles County
Learn more about the available opportunities for small businesses looking to sell goods or services to the County, the State, and the Federal Government by visiting the Office of Small Business.