Detailed information regarding Fictitious Business Names can be found on the Official California Legislative Information web site, Business and Professions Code Sections 17900 – 17930 and 14411 – 14418, and Government Code Sections 6020 - 6027, 6040, and 6064.
A Fictitious Business Name is to ensure that consumers have access to the true name and address of the owners of a business (B & P Code Section § 17920).