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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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Resource Management — Business License Coordinator

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

County business licensing, exemptions and required zoning clearanceOfficial instructions

Check the county code and stated exemptions, then obtain Planning’s zoning clearance before the business-license application can be accepted. Incorporated-city businesses use their city authority.

Service area: Businesses located in unincorporated Solano County; the stated service-provider and agricultural exemptions need to be checked. Area details & sources

Source checked October 16, 2026

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

Reviewed business licensing instructions

The Department of Resource Management issues business licenses for businesses located in the unincorporated area of Solano County.

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Submit the business-license zoning-clearance applicationOfficial online service

Create or use the county portal account and choose Planning, then Business License Zoning Clearance Form. This first step is zoning clearance; the coordinator provides the license application after approval.

Service area: Zoning-clearance intake for businesses seeking a Solano County license in the unincorporated area. Area details & sources

Scheduling the zoning-clearance site inspection

After submitting zoning clearance, call Planning Services to schedule the site inspection; the stated 8:30 am–4 pmwindow is for scheduling, not general counter hours.

Official information checked October 16, 2026 · Details & sources

Source checked October 16, 2026

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

Reviewed business licensing instructions

Before a new Business License application can be accepted, an approved Business License Zoning Clearance by the Planning Services Division is required.

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