Madera County, California · Business and licensing

Renew a business license in Madera County

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

3 providers · 3 official links · sources checked October 28, 2026

In Madera County, 2 city governments and 1 county department publish 3 official links for this service. 1 provider publishes reviewed fee items and 1 provider lists forms on their guides.

These are the Madera 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 Chowchilla — Business licensing information

City of Chowchilla

Renew a business license — City of ChowchillaOfficial instructions

AB1379 was imposed by the State of California to increase the $1 state mandate fee to $4.00 for licensing years 2018 thru 2023. The State of California enacted SB1186 (Dutton; Special access: liability) in 2012 which imposed a $1.00 State fee on every applicant for a local business license or renewal (including all in-city commercial and home-based, all exempts, all non-profits, landlords, out -of-city, and all contractors) and is required to be collected by all cities and counties throughout California, including the City of Chowchilla.

Service area: City of Chowchilla

Source & saved evidence

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

Visible topic-specific information on the official page

AB1379 was imposed by the State of California to increase the $1 state mandate fee to $4.00 for licensing years 2018 thru 2023. The State of California enacted SB1186 (Dutton; Special access: liability) in 2012 which imposed a $1.00 State fee on every applicant for a local business license or renewal (including all in-city commercial and home-based, all exempts, all non-profits, landlords, out -of-city, and all contractors) and is required to be collected by all cities and counties throughout California, including the City of Chowchilla.

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Contacts & sources

City government

City of Madera — Business licensing information

City of Madera

Renew a business license — City of MaderaOfficial instructions

Once registered, you can access business license statements and certificates, pay license fees, and initiate license renewals by filing annual gross receipts. Payments will not immediately be credited to your account. Please allow 1-2 business days for the web payment to post.

Service area: City of Madera

Source & saved evidence

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

Visible topic-specific information on the official page

Once registered, you can access business license statements and certificates, pay license fees, and initiate license renewals by filing annual gross receipts. Payments will not immediately be credited to your account. Please allow 1-2 business days for the web payment to post.

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Contacts & sources

County government