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San Luis Obispo County FBN Publication
San Luis Obispo County FBN statements follow the statewide rule: publish in a newspaper of general circulation in the county once a week for four consecutive weeks, starting within 45 days of filing, then get the affidavit of publication to the Clerk-Recorder. PublishProof is adding San Luis Obispo County ordering; here are the county's filing facts.
The San Luis Obispo County Rule, in Short
From Paso Robles and Atascadero down to Arroyo Grande and Pismo Beach, San Luis Obispo County FBNs are filed with the Clerk-Recorder on Monterey Street. The county no longer separates new filings from renewals, and its online portal only gets you started: the registrant still finishes at the counter within 30 days, with ID.
Cities and communities in San Luis Obispo County: San Luis Obispo, Paso Robles, Atascadero, Arroyo Grande, Grover Beach, Morro Bay, Pismo Beach, Nipomo, Los Osos, Templeton, Cambria, Oceano, Avila Beach, Cayucos, 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 San Luis Obispo County Publication Deadline
Filing Your FBN in San Luis Obispo County
Statements are filed with the San Luis Obispo County Clerk-Recorder. The county charges $73 (the clerk's fee, which can change — check the county page before filing) for the first business name and registrant. Additional business names, and registrants beyond the first two, are $10 each. Card payments add a $1.49 processing fee.
- In person: Clerk-Recorder, 1055 Monterey Street, Suite D120, San Luis Obispo, CA 93408
- By mail: the same address, with the completed form and the fee
- Online: the self-service portal starts a filing, but the registrant must finish it in person within 30 days
In person, you sign the application electronically at the counter and show valid identification. A filing made by someone other than the registrant needs the original statement signed by the registrant. The county uses one form for new filings and renewals.
Search existing San Luis Obispo 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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San Luis Obispo County FBN Questions
How Much Does an FBN Cost in San Luis Obispo County?
The San Luis Obispo County Clerk-Recorder's fee schedule lists $73 (the clerk's fee, which can change — check the county page before filing) for filing or refiling the first fictitious business name, including a certified copy, and $10 for each additional business name or each registrant beyond two on the same statement. Card payments add $1.49. Newspaper publication is a separate cost.
Can I File a San Luis Obispo County FBN Online?
Not completely. San Luis Obispo County's self-service portal lets you enter your information online, but the registrant must come to the Clerk-Recorder's office within 30 days, with valid ID and the fee, to complete the filing. You can also mail the completed form with payment.
Who Sends the Affidavit of Publication to the San Luis Obispo County Clerk-Recorder?
The affidavit must be filed with the Clerk-Recorder within 45 days after the fourth publication. The county asks registrants to make sure its office receives a copy of the affidavit of publication from the publisher, so confirm with the newspaper that it will be filed.
San Luis Obispo County Is Coming Soon
We're adding San Luis Obispo County publication soon. Until then, don't let your 45 days run out waiting: check your deadline below and publish with any adjudicated San Luis Obispo County newspaper.
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