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Renew a business license in California

Find local renewal instructions, account requirements and the relevant license period.

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In California, 185 city governments and 16 county departments publish 203 official links for this service, 15 of them online. Reviewed requirements cover deadlines (18), documents (10), payment methods (6), eligibility (4) and processing time (2). 44 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.

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County government · Yolo

Community Services — Planning Division business licenses

Business licensing

County business-license renewal through Yolo BuildsOfficial online service

Use the county’s Yolo Builds referral for existing-license renewal; the new-application fee is not quoted as the renewal price.

Service area: Renewal of existing Yolo County business licenses for county-licensed premises. Area details & sources

Source checked October 16, 2026

Yolo County official website · Yolo County — business licensing discovery (opens in a new tab)

Reviewed business licensing instructions

Business License Renewal: Self-service options are now available at Yolo Builds.

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City government · Yolo

City of West Sacramento — Business licensing information

City of West Sacramento

Renew a business license — City of West SacramentoOfficial instructions

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

Service area: City of West Sacramento Area details & sources

Source checked October 28, 2026

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

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

Apply or Renew a Business License

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City government · Yolo

City of Woodland — Business licensing information

City of Woodland

Renew a business license — City of WoodlandOfficial instructions

The City of Woodland Community Development Department issues and renews business licenses.

Service area: City of Woodland Area details & sources

Source checked October 28, 2026

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

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The City of Woodland Community Development Department issues and renews business licenses.

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