Merced County, California · Business and licensing

Renew a business license in Merced County

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

2 providers · 2 official links (1 online) · 2 reviewed requirements · sources checked October 28, 2026

In Merced County, 1 county department and 1 city government publish 2 official links for this service, 1 of them online. Reviewed requirements cover deadlines (2).

These are the Merced 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 Merced — Business licensing information

City of Merced

Renew a business license — City of MercedOfficial 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

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

Visible topic-specific information on the official page

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.

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County government

Community & Economic Development — business licensing

Renew an existing Merced County business licenseOnline service

Create a portal account and link the current license using its User ID PIN. Ask staff for the PIN if it is missing.

Service area: Renewal of county licenses for businesses located or operating in unincorporated Merced County.

Before you start · 2 requirements & conditions

Deadlines: The annual renewal fee is due on the approved license’s anniversary.
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Merced County official website · Merced County — business licensing discovery (opens in a new tab)
Reviewed business licensing instructions
An annual business license fee is due on the anniversary date of your approved license.
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Deadlines: A license not renewed within 60 days of expiration requires a new application.
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Merced County official website · Merced County — business licensing discovery (opens in a new tab)
Reviewed business licensing instructions
If license is not renewed within 60 days of the expiration date the license will expire and a NEW application will have to be processed through the Community & Economic Development Department.
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Merced County official website · Merced County — business licensing discovery (opens in a new tab)

Reviewed business licensing instructions

Renewals will be processed by creating an account via the Licensing & Permitting Portal. Instructions for how to register for an account can found on the website.

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Contacts & sources

Renew a business license in Merced County

City of Merced — Business licensing information

Community & Economic Development — business licensing

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