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City of Merced — Business licensing information

Find the local office for a business license or business tax certificate. Check the business activity and place covered by each service.[4]

Source checked October 28, 2026[4]
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City of Merced business licensing information and referrals. Follow the cited issuer's requirements; this guide does not establish countywide service or a separate government entity.City of Merced [1]

Online services & information

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Business license information — City of Merced (opens in a new tab)[2]Official instructions

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

Service area: City of Merced [1]

Renew a business license — City of Merced (opens in a new tab)[3]Official instructions

Effective January 1, 2018: In compliance with State Senate Bill 1186 Section 4465, the City of Merced will be collecting a $4.00 disability access fee from any applicant for a business license or equivalent instrument or permit, and from any applicant for the renewal of a business license or equivalent instrument permit.

Service area: City of Merced [1]

Fees

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Forms & documents

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Sources & last checked1 source page · 4 citations

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  1. [1] Merced — business licensing discovery (opens in a new tab)

    Merced municipal government · HTML text
    Source reviewed October 26, 2026

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    City of Merced, CA
  2. [2] Merced — business licensing discovery (opens in a new tab)

    Merced municipal government · Exact named official link (entrance only; linked contents not reviewed)
    Source reviewed October 28, 2026

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    Business Licenses
  3. [3] Merced — business licensing discovery (opens in a new tab)

    Merced municipal government · Visible topic-specific information on the official page
    Source reviewed October 28, 2026

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    Effective January 1, 2018: In compliance with State Senate Bill 1186 Section 4465, the City of Merced will be collecting a $4.00 disability access fee from any applicant for a business license or equivalent instrument or permit, and from any applicant for the renewal of a business license or equivalent instrument permit.
  4. [4] Merced — business licensing discovery (opens in a new tab)

    Merced municipal government · City-published business licensing information/referral; municipal identity and city geography retain separate original citations
    Source reviewed October 28, 2026

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    Business Licenses
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