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Check or apply for a business license

Check local business license or business tax certificate requirements, the right authority and application options.

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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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Business licensing

County application review and business-license maintenanceOfficial instructions

Community & Economic Development reviews the application before final Tax Collector approval and license maintenance. Confirm the business location and required documents with the county.

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Community & Economic Development reviews first; the Tax Collector gives final approval and maintains the license.

Official information checked October 16, 2026 · Details & sources

Source checked October 16, 2026

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

Reviewed business licensing instructions

After the application has been approved by the Madera County Community & Economic Development, the Madera County Tax Collector will receive the application for final approval. The Tax Collector will send a certificate to the applicant and will maintain the license thereafter.

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