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Placer County FBN Publication
After you file a fictitious business name statement with the Placer County Clerk-Recorder, it must be published in a newspaper of general circulation in Placer County once a week for four successive weeks, beginning within 45 days. PublishProof is getting Placer County ordering ready; the county's filing details are below.
The Placer County Rule, in Short
Roseville, Rocklin, Lincoln, Auburn, and the Tahoe communities all file FBNs with the Placer County Clerk-Recorder, at the main office in Rocklin or the satellite office in Auburn. The fee is among the lowest in the region, and a renewal with no changes, made on time, doesn't need to be republished.
Cities and communities in Placer County: Roseville, Rocklin, Lincoln, Auburn, Loomis, Colfax, Granite Bay, North Auburn, Kings Beach, Tahoe City, Foresthill, Meadow Vista, Newcastle, Penryn, Sheridan, and every other community in the county.
Three time limits under California Business and Professions Code §17917:
- First publication within 45 days after your statement is filed.
- Four weekly notices, once a week for four consecutive weeks.
- Affidavit of publication filed with the county clerk within 45 days after the fourth notice.
Orange County and San Diego County clerks state that a statement not published within 45 days expires and must be refiled. A renewal with no changes doesn't need publication as long as it's refiled by the expiration date or within 40 days after. Missed the 45 days? What to do next.
Your Placer County Publication Deadline
Filing Your FBN in Placer County
Statements are filed with the Placer County Clerk-Recorder. The county charges $30 (the clerk's fee, which can change — check the county page before filing) for the first business name and registrant. Each additional business name or owner on the same statement is $5.50.
- Main office: 3715 Atherton Road, Rocklin, CA 95765
- Satellite office: 2954 Richardson Drive, Auburn, CA 95603
- By mail: Placer County Clerk-Recorder, 3715 Atherton Road, Rocklin, CA 95765 (include a self-addressed stamped envelope)
Both offices are open Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., except county holidays. A P.O. box or mailbox number alone is not accepted as the business address. Checks are payable to the Placer County Clerk.
Search existing Placer County business names (official county site) to check a name before you file.
Source: official county website, checked October 2026. County fees and office hours change, so confirm before you go.
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Placer County FBN Questions
How Much Is the Placer County FBN Filing Fee?
Placer County charges $30 (the clerk's fee, which can change — check the county page before filing) for the first business name and first owner on the statement, including one certified copy, plus $5.50 for each additional business name or owner. Renewals cost the same. Newspaper publication fees vary by newspaper and are paid separately.
Where Do I File an FBN in Placer County?
At the Placer County Clerk-Recorder: the main office at 3715 Atherton Road in Rocklin or the satellite office at 2954 Richardson Drive in Auburn, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. You can also mail the statement to the Rocklin office with a self-addressed stamped envelope.
Can I Use a P.O. Box as My Business Address on a Placer County FBN?
Not by itself. The Placer County FBN form says mail box and post office box numbers are not acceptable as a business address unless a street address is given too. List the street address where the business operates.
Placer County Is Coming Soon
We're adding Placer County publication soon. Until then, don't let your 45 days run out waiting: check your deadline below and publish with any adjudicated Placer County newspaper.
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