FAQ - I'm starting a small business.  Where do I apply for a Fictitious Business Name?

Question: I'm starting a small business. Where do I apply for a Fictitious Business Name?

Answer: You must file a Fictitious Name registration with the County of San Mateo if you are using a name other than your own. Contact the County's Clerk-Recorder's Office for more information.

If you do plan on operating your business in Foster City, you will need to obtain a business license from the City. See further information under Doing Business / Permits.


This FAQ refers to the following subjects:
Community Info/New Construction
Community Info/New Resident Info
Community Info/Regional Info
Community Info/Visitor Info
Doing Business
Doing Business/Permits
Doing Business/Vendor List
Services/Permits and Forms

For more information contact:  Business License 610 Foster City Blvd Foster City, CA 94404 Phone: (650) 286-3262 Fax: (650) 574-3483 Email: finance@fostercity.org Website: www.fostercity.org

Additional Resource San Mateo County Clerk's Office The County Clerk is authorized to issue marriage licenses and perform civil marriages. The Clerk is also the official filing location for certain other official documents, such as: vital records of birth, death, or marriage; oaths of office and bonds for elected officials, notaries public, or persons acting with power of attorney; fictitious business name statements; licenses for humane officers, process servers, and professional photocopiers; passport applications; environmental impact reports; court-filed name change orders or revocations of process server registrations.