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Alameda County, California · Business and licensing

Renew a business license in Alameda County

Find local renewal instructions, account requirements and the relevant license period.

8 providers · 9 official links (3 online) · 3 reviewed requirements · sources checked October 28, 2026

In Alameda County, 7 city governments and 1 county department publish 9 official links for this service, 3 of them online. Reviewed requirements cover documents (1), payment methods (1) and deadlines (1). 1 provider publishes reviewed fee items and 1 provider lists forms on their guides.

These are the Alameda County providers with a reviewed service link for this task. Other offices may also help, and a provider may serve only part of the county: check each service area. Fees and forms stay on each office’s guide, where their sources are cited.
City government

City of Alameda — Business licensing information

City of Alameda

Renew a business license — City of Alameda (opens in a new tab)Official instructions

The official source lists “Apply for a Business License & Renewal”. Follow the issuing provider's instructions for requirements and availability.

Service area: City of Alameda

Source & saved evidence

Alameda municipal government · Alameda — business licensing discovery (opens in a new tab)

Exact named official link (entrance only; linked contents not reviewed)

Apply for a Business License & Renewal

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Contacts & sources

City government

City of Albany — Business licensing information

City of Albany

Renew a business license — City of Albany (opens in a new tab)Official instructions

Business License Applicants, Renewals, and Account Maintenance:

Service area: City of Albany

Source & saved evidence

Albany municipal government · Albany — business licensing discovery (opens in a new tab)

Visible topic-specific information on the official page

Business License Applicants, Renewals, and Account Maintenance:

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City government

City of Berkeley — Business licensing information

City of Berkeley

Renew a business license — City of Berkeley (opens in a new tab)Official instructions

The official source lists “Business License Renewals and Closures”. Follow the issuing provider's instructions for requirements and availability.

Service area: City of Berkeley

Source & saved evidence

Berkeley municipal government · Berkeley — business licensing discovery (opens in a new tab)

Exact named official link (entrance only; linked contents not reviewed)

Business License Renewals and Closures

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City government

City of Dublin — Business licensing information

City of Dublin

Renew a business license — City of Dublin (opens in a new tab)Official instructions

Effective Monday, August 18, 2025, the City has partnered with HdL Companies to manage all business license services, including applications, renewals, and modifications to existing licenses.

Service area: City of Dublin

Source & saved evidence

Dublin municipal government · Dublin — business licensing discovery (opens in a new tab)

Visible topic-specific information on the official page

Effective Monday, August 18, 2025, the City has partnered with HdL Companies to manage all business license services, including applications, renewals, and modifications to existing licenses.

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City government

City of Emeryville — Business licensing information

City of Emeryville

Renew a business license — City of Emeryville (opens in a new tab)Official instructions

How Do I Apply for or Renew a Business License Certificate?

Service area: City of Emeryville

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Emeryville municipal government · Emeryville — business licensing discovery (opens in a new tab)

Visible topic-specific information on the official page

How Do I Apply for or Renew a Business License Certificate?

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City government

City of Pleasanton — Business licensing information

City of Pleasanton

Renew a business license — City of Pleasanton (opens in a new tab)Official instructions

The official source lists “Renew Business License”. Follow the issuing provider's instructions for requirements and availability.

Service area: City of Pleasanton

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Pleasanton municipal government · Pleasanton — business licensing discovery (opens in a new tab)

Exact named official link (entrance only; linked contents not reviewed)

Renew Business License

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City government

Oakland — Finance — Revenue Management Bureau Business Tax

City of Oakland business licensing or tax certificates.

Renew a city Business Tax account (opens in a new tab)Online service

Use the city-referred renewal action for the Business Tax account, not a utility, parking or lodging tax account.

Service area: City of Oakland business activity; city programme, not county-wide licensing.

Before you start · 1 requirement & conditions
Deadlines
The city states annual business taxes are payable on or before March 1; a missing courtesy notice does not remove the duty.
Source & saved evidence

Oakland government · Oakland — Finance business license certificate (opens in a new tab)

Reviewed business licensing instructions

Business taxes must be paid annually, on or before March 1st of each year.

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Source & saved evidence

Oakland — city-referred Revenue Management Bureau portal · Oakland — Business Tax portal activities (opens in a new tab)

Reviewed business licensing instructions

Business Tax Account

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Pay an outstanding city Business Tax balance (opens in a new tab)Online service

The portal lists full-balance payments only; partial payments are not offered on this action.

Service area: City of Oakland business activity; city programme, not county-wide licensing.

Source & saved evidence

Oakland — city-referred Revenue Management Bureau portal · Oakland — Business Tax portal activities (opens in a new tab)

Reviewed business licensing instructions

Pay Outstanding Business Tax Balance

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County government

Treasurer-Tax Collector

Renew an Alameda County business license (opens in a new tab)Online service

Use the county portal with the account number and PIN from your renewal notice.

Service area: County business-license renewal for the unincorporated area.

Before you start · 2 requirements & conditions
Information & documents · Online renewal
Have the account number and assigned PIN from the renewal notice ready.
Source & saved evidence

Alameda County official website · Alameda County — business licensing discovery (opens in a new tab)

Reviewed business licensing instructions

To renew online, you must have received a Renewal Notice with your Account # and assigned PIN # (Personal Identification Number).

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Payments · Online renewal only
Online renewal uses a credit card with a 2.3% convenience charge. Other payment methods are available by mail or in person.
Source & saved evidence

Alameda County official website · Alameda County — business licensing discovery (opens in a new tab)

Reviewed business licensing instructions

Payment for online renewals must be made by credit card and will include a convenience fee of 2.3%. Other payment methods are available if you renew by mail or in person.

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Source & saved evidence

Alameda County official website · Alameda County — business licensing discovery (opens in a new tab)

Reviewed business licensing instructions

Business License Renewal To renew online, you must have received a Renewal Notice with your Account # and assigned PIN # (Personal Identification Number).

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Contacts & sources · 1 fee published by this office · 2 forms

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