A painting contractor wants to operate under a trade name different from their legal name. What must they do to legally use this fictitious business name in California?
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A
Register it with the CSLB only and pay the amendment fee
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B
File a Fictitious Business Name Statement with the county clerk and publish notice in a local newspaper
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C
Submit the trade name to the California Secretary of State for approval
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D
No registration is required for sole proprietors using a DBA