The company I’m trying to sue (Let’s say ABC Service) is not listed on the CA Secretary of State website, however the contractor’s license of the owner is listed as a sole proprietor on the Contractors State License Board under a different company name (Let’s say ABC Enterprises), which is listed on the SOS site twice, both active. One as Limited Liability Company and one as Stock Corporation.

The company I’m trying to sue is listed in the Fictitious Business Name search on the Clerk Recorder website of the city in which they do business, but listed twice, both active. Once with the registrant as ABC Enterprises and another as the registrant as ABC Enterprises Inc.

How can I confirm which name to list on the SC100 so any final ruling is enforceable?

Do I list the owner’s name, just the business names? I know it’s come combination of ABC dba XYZ and maybe additional defendants, but I don’t want to mess this up and even the small claims advisor was having a hard time figuring it out.

Thanks!