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Look up a business license in California

Use an official business license directory or account lookup. Check the type and area of license covered.

In California, 55 city governments and 4 county departments publish 59 official links for this service, 2 of them online. Reviewed requirements cover availability notices (1). 21 counties have a page for it below.

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Start with where your business is located and where it will operate. A county license may apply only to unincorporated areas or specific activities; cities can have their own requirements.
Some county offices provide guidance or referrals and do not issue a general business license. Read the entry before choosing an application.
A business license or tax certificate, an FBN/DBA filing, business entity registration and a professional license serve different purposes. Zoning, health and other activity permits may also apply. Business stormwater registration is a separate local programme where required.
Check the license period, renewal date and rules for changes in ownership or location. A renewal may not cover a move or a new owner. Fees and application steps depend on the license category.

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City of Vacaville — Business licensing information

City of Vacaville

Business license directory or lookup — City of VacavilleOfficial instructions

In an ongoing effort to reduce our carbon footprint, and at the same time make things a little easier for our entrepreneurs, the City of Vacaville has a new way for business owners to manage their business licenses online. Participants will be able to create an account; sign up for a business license; renew their license; pay their fees online; close out their business license; and search for businesses.

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In an ongoing effort to reduce our carbon footprint, and at the same time make things a little easier for our entrepreneurs, the City of Vacaville has a new way for business owners to manage their business licenses online. Participants will be able to create an account; sign up for a business license; renew their license; pay their fees online; close out their business license; and search for businesses.

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Look up a business license in California

City of Vacaville — Business licensing information

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