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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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Community Development — Planning Division business licensing

Business licensing requirements and referrals depend on the business activity and its location. Read the specific service scope before applying.

Current county business-license process and 2026 department transitionOfficial instructions

The Planning Division now handles county business-license renewal and payments. Use the current Community Development forms and contact details, rather than the old Finance form address.

Service availability

Beginning in 2026, licensing renewal and payments move from Finance to Community Development’s Planning Division.

Official information checked October 16, 2026 · Details & sources

Source checked October 16, 2026

Alpine County official website · Alpine County business processing (opens in a new tab)

Reviewed business licensing instructions

Starting in 2026, the Planning Division of the Alpine County Community Development Department will manage Business License renewal and payments that were formerly processed by the Finance Department.

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Fixed-place business-license applicationOfficial instructions

Use the current application linked by Community Development. Check activity-specific approvals before submitting.

Source checked October 16, 2026

Alpine County official website · Alpine County business processing (opens in a new tab)

Reviewed business licensing instructions

Business License Application

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