CA - Licensing On-Line Compliance History Search

[TwinKristi]

Can you change your license name easily or do you have to do the whole shabang all over again??

[MarinaVanessa]

Can you change your license name easily or do you have to do the whole shabang all over again??

No it wasn't hard. I got my DBA before applying for my license but when I got married and had to change my last name I called my analyst and all she asked for was a new LIC 279 and a copy of my new drivers license. I mailed them in and got my new license 2 weeks later.

I'm assuming if someone gets a DBA later all they need is a copy of the stamped form from the county saying that the DBA is yours and LIC 279.

[TwinKristi]

But do I need a DBA or can I change it to "(my name) Family Childcare" like I advertise?

[MarinaVanessa]

But do I need a DBA or can I change it to "(my name) Family Childcare" like I advertise?

You'll need a DBA, licensing won't give you a license that says your business name on it without one. You can advertise with a business name without having it be an actual DBA but if someone comes along and takes your name you have to stop using that name once they register it with the state.

Getting a DBA takes some time but isn't too complicated.

[daycare]

I think it will be difficult for parents to use. I had to put in 3 different names before mine popped up.

I think it would be easier if they used license #s instead of name.

ditto on this...plus I don't go by my legal name

[daycare]

You'll need a DBA, licensing won't give you a license that says your business name on it without one. You can advertise with a business name without having it be an actual DBA but if someone comes along and takes your name you have to stop using that name once they register it with the state.

Getting a DBA takes some time but isn't too complicated.

Of course, I was told that even with a DBA, LIC will always only see you as your full legal name, because without proper documentation you can not change it.