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Publish legal notices and public notices in San Diego County through an authorized newspaper of general circulation. We make legal notice publication simple, fast and fully online.

As an adjudicated newspaper serving San Diego County, we publish legal notices required under California law, including fictitious business name statements (DBAs), probate notices, summons, name changes, lien sales, trustee sales, notices to creditors and many other court- or statute-required publications.

Whether you’re an attorney, business owner, government agency or an individual filing with the court or County Clerk, our team can help you complete your publication quickly and provide proof of publication when your notice has finished running.

Start your submission today by uploading your documents through our secure online form.

Why publish with us?

Choosing the right authorized newspaper matters. California law requires many legal notices and public notices to be published in newspapers that meet specific legal qualifications.

When you publish with us, you’ll receive:

  • Publication in an authorized San Diego County newspaper
  • Fast review and processing of your submission
  • Convenient online document upload
  • Clear communication throughout the publication process
  • Proof of publication (affidavit) upon completion when applicable
  • Friendly local customer support
  • Competitive pricing

Our goal is to make legal notice publication as convenient and straightforward as possible while ensuring your notice is published according to applicable legal requirements.

For years, our newspapers have earned the trust of San Diego County readers, businesses, attorneys and public agencies through reliable community reporting and dependable legal notice publication.

Our longstanding presence in the communities we serve, combined with our commitment to accuracy and customer service, makes us a trusted choice for legal advertising.

We regularly publish a wide variety of legal notices, including:

  • Fictitious Business Name Statements (DBA/FBN)
  • Probate Notices
  • Notices to Creditors
  • Summons
  • Name Change Orders
  • Trustee Sales
  • Lien Sales
  • Bulk Sale Notices
  • Dissolution Notices
  • Government Notices
  • Public Hearing Notices
  • Bid Invitations
  • Municipal Notices
  • Court-Ordered Publications
  • Other legal advertisements required by California law

If you’re unsure whether your notice qualifies, contact us and we’ll help determine the appropriate publication.

Serving all of San Diego County

We publish legal and public notices for clients throughout:

  • San Diego
  • La Jolla
  • Pacific Beach
  • Mission Beach
  • Clairemont
  • Chula Vista
  • National City
  • El Cajon
  • La Mesa
  • Santee
  • Oceanside
  • Carlsbad
  • Encinitas
  • Escondido
  • Poway
  • Vista
  • San Marcos

How the process works

1. Submit your documents

Upload your legal notice, court order or filing documents using our secure online submission form.

2. We review your notice

Our experienced team reviews your submission for publication requirements and confirms pricing and publication dates.

3. Your notice is published

Your legal notice is published according to the required publication schedule.

4. Receive proof of publication

Once publication is complete, we provide the appropriate proof or affidavit of publication for your records or court filing, when applicable.

Who we serve

We work with:

  • Attorneys and law firms
  • Estate administrators
  • Executors
  • Business owners
  • Entrepreneurs filing fictitious business names
  • Government agencies
  • Financial institutions
  • Process servers
  • Individuals handling court-ordered publications

Whether this is your first legal notice or you publish hundreds each year, we’re here to help.

Legal notice services for attorneys and law firms: We work with attorneys, probate firms, estate planning practices, civil litigation firms, process servers and paralegals throughout San Diego County. Whether you publish legal notices occasionally or manage high-volume legal advertising, we provide reliable publication services and proof of publication for court filings.

Frequently asked questions

California law requires many legal notices to be published in newspapers that meet specific statutory qualifications. We are authorized to publish qualifying legal notices serving San Diego County.

We publish many types of legal advertisements, including fictitious business name statements, probate notices, summons, trustee sales, lien sales, notices to creditors, name changes, public notices and more.

Yes. You can complete the entire submission process online by uploading your documents through our submission form.

How long does publication take?

Publication schedules vary depending on the notice type and applicable legal requirements. Once we receive your submission, we’ll confirm the publication dates and expected completion timeline. We can provide quick publication since our adjudicated newspapers — The Peninsula Beacon, La Jolla Village News/Beach & Press Press — print often.

Will I receive proof of publication?

Yes. After publication is completed, we provide proof or an affidavit of publication when required.

Pricing depends on the type of notice, publication requirements and length of the notice. Contact us or submit your notice for a prompt quote.

Our legal notice rates start at $50 for a Fictitious Business Name (FBN) statement and $100 for a Petition for Change of Name. Other legal notices are priced based on the publication requirements and length of the notice.

Many legal proceedings require public notice before a filing, hearing, or legal action can move forward. Publishing in an authorized newspaper helps satisfy California’s public notice requirements and provides an official record of publication.

Because publication requirements vary by notice type, court, and governing statute, it’s important to use a newspaper qualified to publish legal notices for your jurisdiction.

Upload your documents through our secure online form and receive a prompt review from our publication team. We’ll confirm publication requirements, provide pricing and schedule your notice for publication as quickly as possible.

Questions before submitting? Contact Heather Long at heather.long@timesofsandiego.com.