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City of Modesto — 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.[6]

Source checked October 28, 2026[6]
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modestogov.com

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City of Modesto 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 Modesto [1]

Online services & information

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

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

Service area: City of Modesto [1]

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

The official source lists “What attachments do I provide when renewing my business license?”. Follow the issuing provider's instructions for requirements and availability.

Service area: City of Modesto [1]

Close or update a business license — City of Modesto (opens in a new tab)[4]Official instructions

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

Service area: City of Modesto [1]

Business license directory or lookup — City of Modesto (opens in a new tab)[5]Official instructions

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

Service area: City of Modesto [1]

Fees

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Forms & documents

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Sources & last checked1 source page · 6 citations

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

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

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    Compliance with Senate Bill 205 does not affect all businesses, but all business are required to submit the Stormwater Discharge Compliance Form prior to renewing or applying for a Business License in the City of Modesto
  2. [2] Modesto — business licensing discovery (opens in a new tab)

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

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    Business License Applications and Agreements
  3. [3] Modesto — business licensing discovery (opens in a new tab)

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

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    What attachments do I provide when renewing my business license?
  4. [4] Modesto — business licensing discovery (opens in a new tab)

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

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    Closing Business License
  5. [5] Modesto — business licensing discovery (opens in a new tab)

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

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    Business License Search
  6. [6] Modesto — business licensing discovery (opens in a new tab)

    Modesto 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 License Applications and Agreements
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