STARTING A BUSINESS

Business Checklist

Basic steps for starting a business in Pasadena

Step Two:

File a fictitious name statement and file your "doing business as" name in a local newspaper.

• Prior to filing a fictitious name statement, it is recommended that you call the Los Angeles County Clerk's Office and determine if in fact your business name is already in use.

Los Angeles County Clerk
Permit Assistance Center
Business Revitalization Center
201 North Figueroa Street
Los Angeles, California  90012
Office Hours:  8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., 
Monday - Friday
(213) 974-0093
www.calgold.ca.gov/BRC/

• To file a fictitious name statement, you must contact the local newspaper. The paper will file your DBA statement and publish your new business name.  (paper contact link)

The Pasadena Star-News
525 East Colorado Boulevard
Pasadena, California  91101
(626) 578-6300 ext. 6263
www.pasadenastarnews.com/

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