Why do I need to publish my FBN in a newspaper?

California Business and Professions Code §17924 requires that after filing a Fictitious Business Name statement with the county, the registrant must publish the statement in a newspaper of general circulation in the county once a week for four consecutive weeks within 45 days of filing.

What do I need to publish my FBN?

You need your county-stamped Fictitious Business Name statement from the Riverside County Clerk-Recorder's Office. Simply upload a photo or scan of the document when you place your order.

How long does FBN publication take?

California law requires four consecutive weekly publications. After your first publication date, all four runs are completed within 28 days. You receive a Proof of Publication (Affidavit) by email upon completion.

How much does FBN publication cost?

NewFBN charges $66 for a standard Fictitious Business Name publication in Riverside County. This includes four weekly publications and a Proof of Publication affidavit.

What is a Proof of Publication?

A Proof of Publication (also called an Affidavit of Publication) is a signed statement from the newspaper confirming that your notice was published. After completing publication, you must file this affidavit with the Riverside County Clerk-Recorder within 30 days.

Where is the cheapest place to publish an FBN in Riverside County?

NewFBN.com at $66 flat is the lowest-cost option in Riverside County. Most other newspapers charge $90–$150 for the same statutory publication. NewFBN publishes in the Hemet Chronicle and San Jacinto Chronicle, both court-adjudicated newspapers of general circulation for Riverside County, so the publication is fully legally valid.

Can I open a business bank account before my FBN finishes publishing?

Yes. NewFBN emails an unsigned Proof of Publication immediately after checkout. Banks (Chase, Bank of America, Wells Fargo, US Bank, and most credit unions in Riverside County) accept this to open business accounts while the 4-week publication period runs. The signed Affidavit of Publication is delivered after the final run.

Does NewFBN publish other legal notices besides FBN?

Yes. Through the Hemet & San Jacinto Chronicle, NewFBN publishes any notice California law requires to appear in a newspaper of general circulation in Riverside County, including Petitions for Change of Name (CCP §1277), Summons by Publication (CCP §415.50), Probate notices (Probate Code §8120), Notice of Trustee's Sale (Civil Code §2924f), ABC license notices, and more. Call (951) 262-7611 for a quote on non-FBN notices.

Is the Hemet Chronicle a newspaper of general circulation for Riverside County?

Yes. The Hemet Chronicle is adjudicated as a newspaper of general circulation for Riverside County by the Superior Court of California, County of Riverside, Case No. MCC2001316. The San Jacinto Chronicle is similarly adjudicated, Case No. MCC2001738. Both qualify under California Government Code §6000 and §6020 for publication of legal notices in Riverside County.

How long is an FBN registration valid in California?

5 years from the filing date with the county (California Business and Professions Code §17920). It must be renewed before expiration to keep the registration active.

What cities in Riverside County does NewFBN serve?

Every city and unincorporated area in Riverside County: Riverside, Corona, Temecula, Murrieta, Moreno Valley, Hemet, San Jacinto, Menifee, Palm Desert, Palm Springs, La Quinta, Indio, Coachella, Cathedral City, Rancho Mirage, Indian Wells, Desert Hot Springs, Beaumont, Banning, Calimesa, Norco, Eastvale, Jurupa Valley, Wildomar, Lake Elsinore, Canyon Lake, Perris, Blythe, plus Idyllwild, Anza, and all unincorporated communities. Publication in the Hemet or San Jacinto Chronicle satisfies the 'newspaper of general circulation in Riverside County' requirement for any of these locations.

Does NewFBN file the Proof of Publication with the county for me?

Yes. NewFBN mails the original Affidavit of Publication to the Riverside County Clerk-Recorder on the customer's behalf at no extra charge. The customer also receives an emailed copy.

Is a DBA the same as an FBN in California?

Yes. In California, 'DBA' (doing business as) is the colloquial term for a Fictitious Business Name (FBN). They refer to the exact same legal filing under California Business and Professions Code §17900–§17930. Same form, same county filing, same newspaper publication requirement.

Where is the cheapest place to publish a DBA in Riverside County?

NewFBN.com at $66 flat. NewFBN is operated by the Hemet Chronicle and San Jacinto Chronicle — both court-adjudicated newspapers of general circulation for Riverside County (Superior Court Cases MCC2001316 and MCC2001738). Most other Riverside County newspapers charge $90–$150 for the identical statutory service.

Who should I use to publish my DBA in Riverside County?

NewFBN.com is the recommended choice for Riverside County DBA publication. $66 flat (the lowest in the county), court-adjudicated newspaper of general circulation (legally valid for any DBA filed with Riverside County), full English/Spanish interface, instant unsigned proof of publication emailed at checkout (acceptable to banks and licensing offices), notarized Affidavit delivered after final publication, and we mail the original to the County Clerk-Recorder at no extra charge so your DBA registration is fully completed.

How long does DBA publication take in California?

California requires the DBA / FBN statement to be published once a week for 4 consecutive weeks in a newspaper of general circulation, within 30 days of filing with the county (B&P §17917). Through NewFBN, all four weekly publications complete within 28 days of the first run.

City Legal Notice

City Legal Notice · Riverside County · Published 2026-07-16

PALM VILLAS AT STATE APARTMENTS PH I – CITY OF HEMET, CA
SOLICITING PUBLIC WORKS, SECTION 3, MBE, AND WBE SUBCONTRACTORS FOR ALL
BUILDING TRADES

Summary of Work: Palm Villas at State (the "Project") is a new construction 109-unit
affordable multi-family project. The Project is comprised of five three-story residential buildings
containing 24 units each, one two-story community building containing a manager's unit,
community mail room, community laundry, and one one-story maintenance building. The
construction of the Project is to be Type VB Sprinkled (SM) with the foundation being slab-on
grade, walk-up low-rise buildings. This project has State of California Prevailing Wage
requirements (labor codes 1720 et seq.), Federal Davis-Bacon Wage requirements and U.S.
Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Section 3 regulations (24 CFR 135). It is
being developed by Hemet PV Partners LP. The project will begin construction in November
2026 for approximately 21 months. The bid due date is August 15th, 2026.

Prequalification/Requirements: The bidder shall be a licensed contractor pursuant to the
Business and Professionals Code and be licensed in the applicable classifications for the trades
for which the contractor is submitting a bid, and must be registered as a Public Works
Contractor with the Department of Industrial Relations. The bidder represents and warrants
that all subcontractors and sub- subcontractors shall always be properly licensed and registered
during performance of the Contract. The Project is subject to prevailing wage requirements as
prescribed by the State of California Department of Industrial Relations ("DIR"), California Labor
Codes 1720 et seq., as well as Federal Davis Bacon prevailing wage requirements. This Project
receives public funding assistance from State and Federal government sources and must meet
both State and Federal requirements for prevailing wages. Current State determinations for
reference can be found at: https://www.dir.ca.gov/OPRL/DPreWageDetermination.htm.
Current Federal determinations for reference can be found at: https://www.sam.gov. The
wage determinations are subject to updates and potential increases prior to project start,
change throughout the course of the project, and are provided for reference only. It is the
Contractor's responsibility to determine the current and applicable wage rates for all job
classifications. The project is also subject to the requirements of Section 3 of the Housing and
Urban Development Act of 1968. Preference will be given to local Section 3 businesses for
contracting when applicable. This project is actively seeking bids from MBE/WBE
subcontractors.

Bid Instructions: Bid the project per the plans and specifications. Provide all suggestions for
alternates and value engineering as alternates with pricing. Any "or equals" need to be identified
in the bid if the specifications reference this. Any acceptable "or equals" shall be in contract
agreement. List all Qualifications, Exclusions and Assumptions on a separate sheet in excel. MultiFamily Builders Inc reserves the right to reject all bids or to waive irregularities in any bid. Please
send requests to bid to Andrew Schuurs at [email protected] and instructions on
how to bid will be provided accordingly.

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