The Additional Information Statement (Form ARC 222), printed on the form as "Fictitious Business Name: Additional Information Form", is a San Bernardino County Assessor-Recorder-County Clerk form for listing additional business names and additional registrants on a fictitious business name (FBN) filing. It has spaces for business names numbered (2) to (7) and registrants numbered (3) to (6), and it must be signed on page 1 and on any additional pages. On FillingPDF you can fill out the form online and download or print the completed PDF; the County Clerk publishes the official PDF at arc.sbcounty.gov.
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What is ARC 222?
The Additional Information Statement, printed as the Fictitious Business Name: Additional Information Form (ARC 222, Rev. 02/05/2026), is the San Bernardino County Assessor-Recorder-County Clerk form used to list additional business names and additional registrants for a fictitious business name (FBN) filing.
The form has two blocks. The first lists additional business names, numbered (2) to (7), each with its county of principal place of business and a start date, or "N/A" if the business has not yet started. The second lists additional registrants, numbered (3) to (6). Each registrant entry takes either an individual's name (first name, middle initial only, last name) or, for a corporation, LLC or similar entity, its complete name as shown in its Articles, the state of incorporation, organization or registration, the registration number and the entity's street address, city, state and ZIP code.
The header carries two notices: the business owner is responsible for determining whether publication is required (BPC 17917), and a filing is a public record (GC 6250-6277). The signer declares that all information is true and correct. A registrant who declares as true a material matter under Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor.
The County Clerk says it determines whether a document is acceptable for filing, not whether it is legally sufficient; legal questions go to an attorney. This form is not the Abandonment of FBN or the Statement of Withdrawal from Partnership, which the County Clerk lists as separate statements.
Who needs to file ARC 222?
Registrants of a fictitious business name who need to list more business names or more registrants than the main FBN statement carries use this form. It has room for additional business names (2) to (7) and additional registrants (3) to (6); the form says to use additional sheets as needed if that is not enough.
Registrants may be individuals or entities. For a corporation, LLC or similar entity, the form asks for the complete name as shown in the Articles of Incorporation, Organization or Registration, the state of incorporation, organization or registration, and the registration number.
The person signing enters a printed name, a title if applicable, a signature and a date. The form does not describe any other rule about who may sign for a registrant.
The form does not replace other FBN statements. The County Clerk lists the Abandonment of FBN and the Statement of Withdrawal from Partnership as separate statements. The business owner is responsible for determining whether publication is required (BPC 17917). For questions about legal sufficiency, the County Clerk refers you to an attorney, because the office cannot give legal advice.
When to file ARC 222
The form prints no due date of its own, so it follows the timing of the fictitious business name filing it belongs to. According to the County Clerk, an FBN must be filed within 40 days of first transacting business.
Once registered, an FBN is effective for 5 years. It must be re-registered before it expires, or when the filed statement changes, except for a change of residence address.
After filing, the County Clerk says the statement must be published in an adjudicated newspaper one day per week for four consecutive weeks, and publication must start within 45 days of filing with the County Clerk's office.
For filings made online, the County Clerk states that filings are processed within 10 business days from the day you apply, and a copy of the filing and a receipt are sent by email once processed.
How to fill out ARC 222
Prepare entries in dark ink
Type the entries, or print legibly in dark ink only. If you need more rows than the form provides, use additional sheets.
List additional business names
In the Additional Business Names block, enter each name in rows (2) to (7), as it is shown in the Articles of Incorporation, Organization or Registration.
Enter the county of principal place
For each business name, enter the County of Principal Place of Business in the column provided.
Enter the start date or N/A
In the start date column, enter the date the business started, or N/A if the business has not yet started.
Add individual registrants
Under Additional Registrants, for each individual in rows (3) to (6) enter the first name, middle initial only, and last name.
Add corporation or LLC registrants
For a corporation, LLC or similar entity, enter its complete name as shown in the Articles, the state of incorporation, organization or registration, and the registration number.
Enter the entity's address
For each corporation or LLC, enter the street address, city, state and ZIP code in the address line of its row.
Print name, title and date
At the bottom, enter the printed name, the title if applicable, and the date, after reading the declaration that all information is true and correct.
Sign every page
Sign the form. A signature is required on page 1 and on any additional pages you attach.
Review and download the completed PDF
Check names, numbers and signatures against your Articles, then download or print the completed PDF from FillingPDF and submit it through the channels described under How to submit.
How to submit ARC 222
The County Clerk accepts FBN filings by mail, through an online application, or in person at one of its offices after an online application.
- By mail: Send the completed form and the fees to County Clerk, 222 W. Hospitality Lane, San Bernardino, CA 92415-0022. Mailed payment is by check or money order only, payable to the San Bernardino County.
- Online: Complete the online application at https://arc.sbcounty.gov/fbn/ and note the confirmation code you receive after submitting. Processing takes 10 business days from the day you apply, and you receive a copy of your filing and a receipt by email. Duplicate submissions delay processing and are not eligible for a refund.
- In person: Complete the online application first, book an appointment, and visit an office on the day of the appointment. Appointments are strongly encouraged and prioritized.
Fees apply, including a separate fee for each additional FBN or registrant name; the County Clerk's page lists the current amounts. Card payments carry a surcharge. American Express, Cash App Cards, prepaid cards, Apple Pay, Samsung Pay and Google Pay are not accepted. Questions: (855) REC-CLRK or (855) 732-2575.
FillingPDF lets you fill out and download the PDF; submission follows the County Clerk's channels above.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Signing only page 1; the form says a signature is required on page 1 and on any additional pages.
- Filling the form in light ink or with hard-to-read entries; the form says to type or print legibly in dark ink only.
- Writing a full middle name for an individual registrant when the form asks for the middle initial only.
- Entering a corporation or LLC without the state of incorporation, organization or registration, or without its registration number.
- Typing a business name differently from the way it appears in the Articles of Incorporation, Organization or Registration.
- Leaving the start date blank for a business that has not started instead of entering N/A.
- Assuming filing ends the process; the County Clerk says the FBN must also be published for four consecutive weeks, starting within 45 days of filing.
- Mailing cash or a card number; mailed payments are accepted only as checks or money orders payable to the San Bernardino County.
- Submitting the same online application twice; duplicates delay processing and are not eligible for a refund.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Additional Information Statement (ARC 222)?
It is the San Bernardino County Assessor-Recorder-County Clerk form, printed as Fictitious Business Name: Additional Information Form, for listing additional business names and additional registrants on an FBN filing. The version here is Rev. 02/05/2026.
Is this a San Bernardino County property tax form?
No. Although it is issued by the Assessor-Recorder-County Clerk, which is also the office behind San Bernardino County property tax pages, this form deals only with additional fictitious business names and registrants. It contains no property or tax entries.
Do I have to sign every page of the form?
Yes. The form states that a signature is required on page 1 and on any additional pages. The signer also enters a printed name, a title if applicable, and a date, and declares that all information is true and correct.
What if I have more names or registrants than the form has rows?
Use additional sheets. The form says to use additional sheets as needed. It has rows for business names (2) to (7) and registrants (3) to (6), and any additional pages must also be signed.
How long does the County Clerk take to process an online FBN filing?
The County Clerk says filings are processed within 10 business days from the day you apply, and a copy of the filing and receipt arrive by email. Duplicate submissions delay processing and are not eligible for a refund.
How do I pay for an FBN filing by mail?
Mail checks or money orders only, payable to the San Bernardino County, with the completed form to County Clerk, 222 W. Hospitality Lane, San Bernardino, CA 92415-0022. A fee applies, including one for each additional FBN or registrant name; ask the County Clerk for amounts.
How long is a fictitious business name effective, and must it be published?
The County Clerk says a registered FBN is effective for 5 years and must be re-registered before expiring or when the statement changes, except for a residence address change. The filing must be published once a week for four consecutive weeks, starting within 45 days of filing.
Can I fill out ARC 222 online on FillingPDF?
Yes. You can fill out the PDF online on FillingPDF and download or print it. FillingPDF is an independent service and does not file the form with the County Clerk; you submit it by mail, online application or in person as the County Clerk describes.
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