Form ARC 223, Withdrawal From Partnership Statement, is the San Bernardino County Assessor-Recorder-County Clerk form that a general partner files on withdrawing from a partnership operating under a fictitious business name (FBN). It is one of the county's FBN filings, listed alongside the FBN statement and the abandonment statement, and it sits among the San Bernardino County recorder and clerk forms rather than the property tax forms. On this page you can fill out the form online on FillingPDF and download or print the completed PDF; the county publishes the original at arc.sbcounty.gov.
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What is ARC 223?
Form ARC 223, Withdrawal From Partnership Statement, printed on the form as "STATEMENT OF WITHDRAWAL FROM PARTNERSHIP OPERATING UNDER A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME," is the San Bernardino County Clerk form a general partner files to record that they have withdrawn from a partnership using a fictitious business name.
The form is issued under Business and Professions Code section 17923, the text of which is printed on its reverse side. It identifies the partnership by its fictitious business name, the date and County Clerk file number of the original FBN statement, and the principal place of business, and it names the person withdrawing with a business address. The person withdrawing signs a declaration that the information is true and correct.
The filing has a stated effect: under section 17923(d), the withdrawal of a general partner does not cause the partnership's fictitious business name statement to expire, provided the withdrawing partner files a statement of withdrawal that meets the section's requirements.
It is a different filing from the FBN statement itself and from the abandonment of an FBN, which the County Clerk lists as separate statements. The filing is a public record, and the County Clerk gives no legal advice about it.
Who needs to file ARC 223?
A general partner who is withdrawing from a partnership that is or has been regularly transacting business under a fictitious business name may file this statement. Section 17923(a), printed on the form, says the partner files it upon withdrawing, and that it is filed with the county clerk of the county where the partnership filed its fictitious business name statement. The form's own text refers to the original filing in San Bernardino County, so it is meant for partnerships whose FBN statement was filed there.
The statement must be executed by the person filing it, in the same manner as a fictitious business name statement. The form asks for the name and business address of the person withdrawing, and that person signs and prints their name.
The form carries a warning that the business owner is responsible for determining whether publication is required. The County Clerk and its deputies cannot give legal advice, so questions about whether you must file or publish should go to an attorney.
When to file ARC 223
File the statement when you withdraw as a general partner of the partnership. The form sets no calendar deadline for the withdrawal statement itself; section 17923(a) says it is filed "upon withdrawing."
Publication follows. Section 17923(c) says the statement of withdrawal is published in the same manner as the fictitious business name statement, and an affidavit showing the publication is filed with the County Clerk after publication is completed. Section 17917(d), printed on the form, sets 30 days after the completion of publication for filing that affidavit. For FBN filings generally, the County Clerk's page says publication runs one day per week for four consecutive weeks and must start within 45 days of filing.
When you apply online, the County Clerk says filings are processed within 10 business days from the day you apply, and a copy of the filing and a receipt arrive by email.
Documents you need
- Affidavit showing publication of the statement of withdrawal, filed with the County Clerk after publication is completed; the form says it is due within 30 days after publication is completed.
How to fill out ARC 223
Enter the partnership's business name
In Fictitious Business Name of the Partnership, type or print the name exactly as it appears on the original FBN statement, in dark ink if printing by hand.
Add the principal place of business
Enter the Street Address of the principal place of business, then the city, state and ZIP code in the lines below it.
Record the original filing details
At Filed in San Bernardino County on, enter the date the FBN statement was filed, and give the County Clerk File No. from that filing.
Name the person withdrawing
Under Name of person withdrawing, enter the first name, middle initial and last name of the general partner who is withdrawing.
Enter the withdrawing person's address
Fill in the Business address, city, state and ZIP code for the person withdrawing.
Read the declaration and sign
The person withdrawing signs under the declaration that all information is true and correct, adds the date, and prints their name in Printed Name of signer.
Leave the County Clerk space blank
Do not write in the space marked for County Clerk use only above the title.
Review, download and prepare to file
Check every entry against the original FBN statement, then download or print the completed PDF from FillingPDF and send it with payment through one of the channels described under How to submit.
How to submit ARC 223
The San Bernardino County Clerk accepts this statement by mail, through an online application with processing by the office, or through an online application followed by an office visit.
- By mail: send the completed, signed form and payment to County Clerk, 222 W. Hospitality Lane, San Bernardino, CA 92415-0022. Pay by personal check, cashier's check or money order payable to "San Bernardino County." The form also lists separate charges for Standard USPS Mail Delivery and Priority USPS Mail Delivery.
- Online application: complete the online application for this statement on the County Clerk's FBN page, https://arc.sbcounty.gov/fbn/, and note the confirmation code you receive. The office processes filings within 10 business days and emails you a copy and a receipt. Duplicate submissions delay processing and are not eligible for a refund.
- In person: complete the online application, book an appointment, and visit one of the County Clerk's offices on the day of the appointment. Appointments are strongly encouraged and prioritized.
A filing fee applies. Card payments carry a surcharge, and American Express, Cash App Cards, prepaid cards, Apple Pay, Samsung Pay and Google Pay are not accepted. Ask the County Clerk for current amounts at (909)387-8306 or (855) REC-CLRK ((855) 732-2575). After publication, file the affidavit of publication with the County Clerk. FillingPDF lets you fill out and download the PDF; submission follows the County Clerk's channels above.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Filing the statement in a county other than the one where the partnership filed its fictitious business name statement.
- Leaving out the date and County Clerk file number of the original FBN statement, which section 17923(b)(2) requires.
- Writing in light ink or illegibly; the form says to type or print legibly in dark ink.
- Signing a statement you know contains false information; the form warns that a false declaration is a misdemeanor punishable by a fine.
- Skipping publication and the affidavit of publication; the form says the statement is published in the same manner as the FBN statement and an affidavit is filed afterward.
- Paying with a method the County Clerk does not accept, such as cash apps, prepaid cards or mobile wallets, or sending cash by mail where only checks or money orders are accepted.
- Submitting the online application twice; duplicate submissions delay processing and are not refunded.
- Expecting County Clerk staff to decide whether publication is required; the form says that determination is entirely the registrant's responsibility.
Frequently asked questions
What is Form ARC 223 used for?
Form ARC 223 is the San Bernardino County Clerk's Statement of Withdrawal from Partnership Operating Under a Fictitious Business Name. A general partner files it on withdrawing, and it keeps the partnership's FBN statement from expiring because of that withdrawal.
Who can file a statement of withdrawal from a partnership?
A general partner in a partnership that is or has been regularly transacting business under a fictitious business name, upon withdrawing. It is filed with the county clerk of the county where the partnership filed its FBN statement, here San Bernardino County.
Does a withdrawal statement have to be published?
Section 17923(c), printed on the form, says the statement is published in the same manner as the FBN statement, followed by an affidavit of publication filed with the County Clerk. The form also says deciding whether publication is required is entirely the registrant's responsibility.
How long do I have to file the affidavit of publication?
The form's section 17917(d) sets 30 days after the completion of publication for filing the affidavit showing the statement was published. File it with the County Clerk where the FBN statement was filed.
Where do I mail Form ARC 223 in San Bernardino County?
Mail it with payment to County Clerk, 222 W. Hospitality Lane, San Bernardino, CA 92415-0022. You can also complete the online application on the County Clerk's FBN page and either wait for processing or book an appointment to visit an office.
Is there a fee to file a statement of withdrawal, and how do I pay?
Yes, a filing fee applies. By mail, pay by personal check, cashier's check or money order payable to "San Bernardino County." Card payments carry a surcharge. Call (909)387-8306 or (855) 732-2575 for current amounts.
How long does the County Clerk take to process an online filing?
The County Clerk says online 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. Duplicate submissions delay processing and are not eligible for a refund.
Can I fill out Form ARC 223 online on FillingPDF?
Yes. You can fill out the PDF online on FillingPDF and download or print it. FillingPDF is independent of the County Clerk and does not file the statement; you submit it through the County Clerk's mail, online or in-person channels.
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