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The Linden Herald is the weekly community newspaper serving Linden and East San Joaquin County.
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Need to publish a fictitious business name (DBA), name change, divorce or court summons notice? We publish legal notices for all of San Joaquin County, including Stockton, Lodi, Tracy, Manteca, Lathrop, Ripon, Escalon and Linden.

The San Joaquin County Superior Court in Sept. 1960 issued a decree (no. 72641) for The Linden Herald as a newspaper of general circulation, so notices published here meet the legal requirement.
Our prices are very competitive.

  • Fictitious Business Name (DBA)$95For a single owner/one business name. $145 more for corporations, LLCs, partnerships, and husband and wife (extra names $10 each).
  • Change of Name Petition$425
  • Family Law (divorce)$425
  • Trustee SalesCall for pricing
  • Court Summons$425
  • Business Bulk Sale Transfer$425

Call (209) 772-8854 for further pricing.

Only at The Linden Herald

Proof of Publication provided for free

We file it for you with the San Joaquin County Court or Recorder, and send a copy to the petitioner or registrant.

How to publish your legal notice

  1. File your fictitious business name statement with the San Joaquin County Clerk, or get your court order.
  2. Call us at (209) 772-8854, any time of day, with your filed statement or court order nearby.
  3. We publish your notice on the dates the law or your court order requires, usually once a week for four weeks in a row.
  4. We file the Proof of Publication for you at no extra cost and send you a copy.

Common questions about legal notices

What is a fictitious business name (DBA)?

A fictitious business name, also called a DBA or “doing business as” name, is a business name that is different from the owner's legal name. In California you file a fictitious business name statement with the County Clerk, then publish it in a newspaper of general circulation.

How much does it cost to publish a DBA in San Joaquin County?

Publishing a fictitious business name statement in the Linden Herald costs $95 for a single owner with one business name. Corporations, LLCs, partnerships, and husband and wife owners pay $145 more, and extra business names are $10 each. Proof of publication is included at no extra cost.

Can I publish my San Joaquin County legal notice in the Linden Herald?

Yes. The San Joaquin County Superior Court declared the Linden Herald a newspaper of general circulation in 1960 (Decree No. 72641). Most legal notices for businesses and residents anywhere in the county, including Stockton, Lodi, Tracy, Manteca and Lathrop, can be published here.

How long does a fictitious business name (DBA) statement run?

California law requires a fictitious business name statement to run once a week for four weeks in a row in a newspaper of general circulation in the county where the business is located. Publication should begin within 30 days after you file with the County Clerk.

How long does a name change notice run?

A change of name notice usually runs once a week for four weeks in a row before your court hearing date. Always follow the dates and instructions in your court order.

How do I get started?

Call (209) 772-8854. Our phone is answered 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Have your filed statement or court order nearby, and we will walk you through the rest.

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The Herald serves the Linden area, a community of about 5,000 residents inside the school district, with about 1,200 living inside the town limits.

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Linden Herald
PO Box 929
Linden, CA 95236