Tax Collector
Review county applicability and exemptions. The county designates the HdL Business Support Center for application, payment and license-issuance support.
Service area: San Benito County business licensing for covered activity in the unincorporated area; stated exemptions may apply.
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Reviewed business licensing instructions
Businesses operating in the unincorporated area of the County are required to have a Business License on display at their principal location of operation, unless the business qualifies for an exemption.
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Use the county-designated portal’s Start Now process. The processing center reviews the application and supplies payment information before mailing or emailing the license.
Service area: San Benito County business-license applications for covered unincorporated-area business activity.
Before you start · 1 requirement & conditions
- Payments
- The processing center reviews the submitted information, then supplies payment instructions; the license is dispatched after fees are paid.
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Reviewed business licensing instructions
After completing the on-line information, it will be reviewed at the processing center and you will receive payment information. Once the fees have been paid a business license will be mailed or e-mailed to you.
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Reviewed business licensing instructions
To file, online, please visit https://sanbenitocounty.hdlgov.com/ and select the “Start Now” button to begin.
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- Phone
- 831-636-4043