San Bernardino County Registered Agent Requirements
While the designation of a Registered Agent (Agent for Service of Process) is a state-level requirement administered by the California Secretary of State, maintaining your business locally in San Bernardino County also requires strict compliance with state laws.
California Corporations Code Section 17701.13
Your LLC must continuously maintain an agent for service of process in California. The agent must have a physical street address within the state, which can be located in San Bernardino County or anywhere else in California. P.O. Boxes are not permitted.
Local Business Operations in San Bernardino County
If your primary place of business is in San Bernardino County, you may also need to consider local licensing and Fictitious Business Name (DBA) registrations.
- Fictitious Business Name (FBN): If your LLC will operate under a name different from the one on your Articles of Organization, you must file an FBN statement with the San Bernardino County Clerk.
- Local Business Licenses: Check with your specific city within San Bernardino County for local business tax certificates and licenses.
Local County Resources
For Fictitious Business Names and other county-level filings, visit the official county clerk/recorder website:
State-Level LLC Filing Costs
Remember that the core fees apply universally across California:
- LLC-1 Articles of Organization: $70
- LLC-12 Statement of Information: $20 (Due within 90 days of formation)
- Annual FTB Tax: $800 minimum franchise tax