Business and Professions Code section 17914

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.

Source: Section 17914, https://leginfo.­legislature.­ca.­gov/faces/codes_displaySection.­xhtml?lawCode=BPC§ionNum=17914.­ (updated Jan. 1, 2015; accessed Jun. 25, 2025).

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