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Close or update a business license in California

Find instructions for closing a license or reporting ownership, address or business changes.

In California, 43 city governments and 14 county departments publish 60 official links for this service, 12 of them online. Reviewed requirements cover documents (16), eligibility (6), payment methods (1) and languages (1). 28 counties have a page for it below.

Before you start · 4 things to check

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.

5 guides with reviewed service links · Riverside

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City government · Riverside

Riverside — Finance — Business Tax Office

City of Riverside business licensing or tax certificates.

Close an existing city Business Tax accountOfficial online service

Use the city-referred closure function and provide the reason for ending this account. Closure of other permits or entity registrations is separate.

Service area: City of Riverside business activity; city programme, not county-wide licensing. Area details & sources

Source checked October 16, 2026

Riverside government · Riverside — city-referred business-license portal menu (opens in a new tab)

Reviewed business licensing instructions

Close Your Business License Account

Saved evidence: 8c7987eca67dab41 · Agent source review

Request an update to city business-license informationOfficial online service

Use the portal update request; changes in ownership may require a new certificate.

Service area: City of Riverside business activity; city programme, not county-wide licensing. Area details & sources

Source checked October 16, 2026

Riverside government · Riverside — city-referred business-license portal menu (opens in a new tab)

Reviewed business licensing instructions

Request to UPDATE Account Information

Saved evidence: 8c7987eca67dab41 · Agent source review

Full guide, contact details & sources →

City government · Riverside

City of Calimesa — Business licensing information

City of Calimesa

Close or update a business license — City of CalimesaOfficial instructions

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

Service area: City of Calimesa Area details & sources

Source checked October 28, 2026

Calimesa municipal government · Calimesa — business licensing discovery (opens in a new tab)

Exact named official link (entrance only; linked contents not reviewed)