City government
City of Atherton — Business licensing information
City of Atherton
Business license information — City of Atherton (opens in a new tab)Official instructions
Service area: City of Atherton
San Mateo County, California · Business and licensing
Check or apply for a business license in San Mateo County
Check local business license or business tax certificate requirements, the right authority and application options.
16 providers · 16 official links · 3 reviewed requirements · sources checked October 28, 2026In San Mateo County, 15 city governments and 1 county department publish 16 official links for this service. Reviewed requirements cover documents (1), eligibility (1) and availability notices (1). 1 provider publishes reviewed fee items and 1 provider lists forms on their guides.
These are the San Mateo 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 Belmont — Business licensing information
City of Belmont
Business license information — City of Belmont (opens in a new tab)Official instructions
Service area: City of Belmont
City government
City of Brisbane — Business licensing information
City of Brisbane
Business license information — City of Brisbane (opens in a new tab)Official instructions
Service area: City of Brisbane
City government
City of Burlingame — Business licensing information
City of Burlingame
Business license information — City of Burlingame (opens in a new tab)Official instructions
Service area: City of Burlingame
City government
City of Colma — Business licensing information
City of Colma
Business license information — City of Colma (opens in a new tab)Official instructions
Service area: City of Colma
City government
City of Daly City — Business licensing information
City of Daly City
Business license information — City of Daly City (opens in a new tab)Official instructions
Service area: City of Daly City
City government
City of East Palo Alto — Business licensing information
City of East Palo Alto
Business license information — City of East Palo Alto (opens in a new tab)Official instructions
Service area: City of East Palo Alto
City government
City of Foster City — Business licensing information
City of Foster City
Business license information — City of Foster City (opens in a new tab)Official instructions
Service area: City of Foster City
City government
City of Hillsborough — Business licensing information
City of Hillsborough
Business license information — City of Hillsborough (opens in a new tab)Official instructions
Service area: City of Hillsborough
City government
City of Pacifica — Business licensing information
City of Pacifica
Business license information — City of Pacifica (opens in a new tab)Official instructions
Service area: City of Pacifica
City government
City of Portola Valley — Business licensing information
City of Portola Valley
Business license information — City of Portola Valley (opens in a new tab)Official instructions
Service area: City of Portola Valley
City government
City of Redwood City — Business licensing information
City of Redwood City
Business license information — City of Redwood City (opens in a new tab)Official instructions
Service area: City of Redwood City
City government
City of San Bruno — Business licensing information
City of San Bruno
Business license information — City of San Bruno (opens in a new tab)Official instructions
Service area: City of San Bruno
City government
City of San Mateo — Business licensing information
City of San Mateo
Business license information — City of San Mateo (opens in a new tab)Official instructions
Service area: City of San Mateo
City government
City of Woodside — Business licensing information
City of Woodside
Business license information — City of Woodside (opens in a new tab)Official instructions
Service area: City of Woodside
County government
Treasurer-Tax Collector
Check county business-license applicability and zoning review (opens in a new tab)Official instructions
Service area: Certain businesses in unincorporated San Mateo County; the source does not require every business to obtain this license.
- Availability · Confirm applicability before paying
- Planning and Tax Collector have separate contact options for checking whether the license is required.
Source & saved evidence
Reviewed business licensing instructions
Before submitting your application and application fee, applicants may contact the Planning Division at 650-363-1825 or at planningprojects@smcgov.org or contact the Tax Collector’s Office at 866-220-0308, to determine whether a Business License is required.
Agent source review: October 16, 2026 · Snapshot
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Contacts & sources · 3 fees published by this office · 3 forms
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