Transportation Department — Stormwater Compliance Program
Find the right local authority and check whether a license or another permit is needed.[1] Local registration for business stormwater compliance, separate from a general business license, FBN or entity registration.[2]
Source checked October 16, 2026[1]trans.rctlma.org
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Riverside County states it has no general business-license programme. A separate stormwater registration applies to covered business activity in the unincorporated area; cities and other permits have their own requirements.
Review Ordinance 857.1 applicability and the county’s registration channels. This registration concerns stormwater compliance and is separate from a general business license.
Service area: Covered business activity in unincorporated Riverside County under the county stormwater-registration programme. [5]
Before you start
- Eligibility & access
- A separate stormwater registration is required for each physical location. [6]
- Eligibility & access · Mobile businesses
- The county includes mobile business activity in the unincorporated area. [7]
- Deadlines
- The stormwater certificate lasts one year; renewal fees are due 30 days before expiration. [8]
- Eligibility & access · Fee-exempt businesses
- A fee exemption does not waive registration; the county states registration is still required within 60 days of notification. [9]
- Eligibility & access · Home occupations
- Most home occupations have a fee exemption, with the stated stormwater-quality exception; confirm applicability. [10]
- Eligibility & access · Qualifying nonprofits
- The stated nonprofit exemption concerns fees and requires the exemption to be filed within 60 days of notification; registration still applies. [11]
Fees
Fees are quoted only when a source document supports the amount and conditions.
| Service | Amount | Conditions & source |
|---|---|---|
| First-year business stormwater registration | $45.00per initial registration | Stormwater-registration charge only. Ordinance 857.1 applicability and the stated fee exemptions apply; no fee effective date is confirmed.[12] |
| Annual business stormwater registration renewal | $30.00per annual renewal | Stormwater-registration charge only. Ordinance 857.1 applicability and the stated fee exemptions apply; no fee effective date is confirmed.[13] |
| Stormwater registration — name or location change | $30.00per change | Stormwater-registration charge only. Ordinance 857.1 applicability and the stated fee exemptions apply; no fee effective date is confirmed.[14] |
| Stormwater registration — duplicate certificate | $10.00per duplicate | Stormwater-registration charge only. Ordinance 857.1 applicability and the stated fee exemptions apply; no fee effective date is confirmed.[15] |
These are individual fee items, not a quote for your total. Other charges or exemptions may apply; confirm the total with the office.
Forms & documents
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- [1] Riverside County — business licensing discovery (opens in a new tab)
Riverside County official website · Reviewed business licensing instructions
Source reviewed October 16, 2026View supporting excerpt
Welcome to Business (Stormwater) Registration for the Stormwater Compliance Program. Although the County of Riverside does not have a business license program, if you are conducting business as defined in Ordinance No. 857 within the unincorporated areas of the County of Riverside you are required to register for a Business (Stormwater) Registration for stormwater compliance.
- [2] Riverside County — business licensing discovery (opens in a new tab)
Riverside County official website · Reviewed business licensing instructions
Source reviewed October 16, 2026View supporting excerpt
Every person conducting business as defined in Ordinance No. 857.1 in unincorporated areas of the County Of Riverside must register their business for Stormwater Compliance.
- [3] Riverside County — business licensing discovery (opens in a new tab)
Riverside County official website · Reviewed business licensing instructions
Source reviewed October 16, 2026View supporting excerpt
Welcome to Business (Stormwater) Registration for the Stormwater Compliance Program. Although the County of Riverside does not have a business license program, if you are conducting business as defined in Ordinance No. 857 within the unincorporated areas of the County of Riverside you are required to register for a Business (Stormwater) Registration for stormwater compliance.
- [4] Riverside County — business licensing discovery (opens in a new tab)
Riverside County official website · Reviewed business licensing instructions
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What is the application procedure? To obtain a Business (Stormwater) Registration only takes a few minutes and may be completed by mail, in person, by e-mail, or online at www.rctlma.org/trans/stormwatercompliance
- [5] Riverside County — business licensing discovery (opens in a new tab)
Riverside County official website · Reviewed business licensing instructions
Source reviewed October 16, 2026View supporting excerpt
Every person conducting business as defined in Ordinance No. 857.1 in unincorporated areas of the County Of Riverside must register their business for Stormwater Compliance.
- [6] Riverside County — business licensing discovery (opens in a new tab)
Riverside County official website · Reviewed business licensing instructions
Source reviewed October 16, 2026View supporting excerpt
A separate registration must be obtained for each physical location.
- [7] Riverside County — business licensing discovery (opens in a new tab)
Riverside County official website · Reviewed business licensing instructions
Source reviewed October 16, 2026View supporting excerpt
If you are operating a mobile business in the unincorporated area of the County Of Riverside you will need to register your business.
- [8] Riverside County — business licensing discovery (opens in a new tab)
Riverside County official website · Reviewed business licensing instructions
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Your certificate is good for one year from the date of issuance. Renewal fees are due 30 days prior to expiration.
- [9] Riverside County — business licensing discovery (opens in a new tab)
Riverside County official website · Reviewed business licensing instructions
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If I am exempt from fees do I still have to register? Yes. Businesses that are exempt from paying fees must still register within 60 days of notification.
- [10] Riverside County — business licensing discovery (opens in a new tab)
Riverside County official website · Reviewed business licensing instructions
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Most home occupations are exempt from paying fees. The fee exemption shall not apply to those home occupations that are subject to comply with storm water quality requirements.
- [11] Riverside County — business licensing discovery (opens in a new tab)
Riverside County official website · Reviewed business licensing instructions
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You are required to register, but are exempt from paying fees if your organization is legally recognized as tax exempt pursuant to the provisions of Internal Revenue Code Section 501 (c)(3) and your exemption is filed within 60 days of notification of the County’s registration requirements.
- [12] Riverside County — business licensing discovery (opens in a new tab)
Riverside County official website · Reviewed business licensing instructions
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Registration Fee (First Year) $45 Annual Renewal Fee $30 Change of Name/Location $30 Duplicate Registration $10
- [13] Riverside County — business licensing discovery (opens in a new tab)
Riverside County official website · Reviewed business licensing instructions
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Registration Fee (First Year) $45 Annual Renewal Fee $30 Change of Name/Location $30 Duplicate Registration $10
- [14] Riverside County — business licensing discovery (opens in a new tab)
Riverside County official website · Reviewed business licensing instructions
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Registration Fee (First Year) $45 Annual Renewal Fee $30 Change of Name/Location $30 Duplicate Registration $10
- [15] Riverside County — business licensing discovery (opens in a new tab)
Riverside County official website · Reviewed business licensing instructions
Source reviewed October 16, 2026View supporting excerpt
Registration Fee (First Year) $45 Annual Renewal Fee $30 Change of Name/Location $30 Duplicate Registration $10
- [16] Riverside County — business licensing discovery (opens in a new tab)
Riverside County official website · Reviewed business licensing instructions
Source reviewed October 16, 2026View supporting excerpt
Business Registration E-mail: Business Registration (951) 955-1400