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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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County government · El Dorado

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Business licensing

County business-license application steps and required approvals (opens in a new tab)Official instructions

Use the official county application, home-business checklist and departmental approval instructions. A business-license receipt does not replace other required permits.

Service area: County licenses for businesses located or operating in unincorporated El Dorado County; check the stated exemptions. Area details & sources

Source checked October 16, 2026

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

Reviewed business licensing instructions

This is your one-stop-shop for managing your business license online. Create an online account to apply for a business license, pay fees and more.

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Complete the application online (opens in a new tab)Official online service

Official county referral to the new business-license application. Follow the county’s required approvals.

Service area: County licenses for businesses located or operating in unincorporated El Dorado County; check the stated exemptions. Area details & sources

Source checked October 16, 2026

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

Reviewed business licensing instructions

Complete the application online or fill out the Business License Application(PDF, 322KB) and submit to the El Dorado County Treasurer-Tax Collector.

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Renew Business License Online (opens in a new tab)Official online service

Use the existing account number and PIN to renew through the official portal.

Service area: County licenses for businesses located or operating in unincorporated El Dorado County; check the stated exemptions. Area details & sources

Source checked October 16, 2026

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

Reviewed business licensing instructions

You'll need to have your business license account number and PIN ready to renew online. Your account number was emailed to you or can be found on your renewal form in the upper left section.

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Complete your business account closure online (opens in a new tab)Official online service

Official county referral for account closure or ownership-change instructions.

Service area: County licenses for businesses located or operating in unincorporated El Dorado County; check the stated exemptions. Area details & sources

Source checked October 16, 2026

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

Reviewed business licensing instructions

Complete your business account closure online or fill out the Business License Closure or Change of Ownership Form and submit to the El Dorado County Treasurer-Tax Collector.

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Business Search (opens in a new tab)Official online service

Use the official county search for business-license records by name, address, type or account number.

Service area: County licenses for businesses located or operating in unincorporated El Dorado County; check the stated exemptions. Area details & sources

Source checked October 16, 2026

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

Reviewed business licensing instructions

You can search our records for any licensed business in El Dorado County. You can search by business name, address, type or account number.

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