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Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
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.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - California Code, Business and Professions Code - BPC § 17914 - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ca/business-and-professions-code/bpc-sect-17914/
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