Short answer: once the first notice prints, a California FBN runs once a week for four consecutive weeks, so the last notice appears three weeks after the first. The first notice must appear within 45 days after your statement is filed, and the newspaper's affidavit of publication is filed with the county clerk within 45 days after the fourth notice (B&P Code §17917). PublishProof handles all of it for one flat county price, from $59.
The Timeline, Step by Step
| Step | When |
|---|---|
| File Your FBN Statement | Day 0, with your county clerk |
| First Notice Prints | Within 45 days after filing (§17917(a)) |
| Notices Two to Four | Once a week, the next three weeks in a row |
| Affidavit Filed With the Clerk | Within 45 days after the fourth notice (§17917(d)) |
| Your Copy of the Affidavit | Emailed as soon as we receive it from the newspaper |
Newspapers publish legal notices on fixed days and set their own submission deadlines, so the first possible date depends on your county and the day you order. Each county page shows the next order cutoff and first publication date. Use the deadline calculator to check your 45-day window.
Prices and Ordering by County
| County | Flat Price | Order |
|---|---|---|
| Kern County | $59 | Order Kern County |
| Los Angeles County | $59 | Order Los Angeles County |
| Orange County | $59 | Order Orange County |
| Sacramento County | $65 | Order Sacramento County |
| San Diego County | $65 | Order San Diego County |
| Riverside County | $69 | Order Riverside County |
| San Bernardino County | $69 | Order San Bernardino County |
| Santa Clara County | $69 | Order Santa Clara County |
| Fresno County | $89 | Order Fresno County |
| Lake County | $139 | Order Lake County |
See FBN publication deadlines, explained for the three separate time limits in detail.
General information, not legal advice. County procedures vary; confirm with your county clerk if you're unsure.
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