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Renew a business license

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

Before you start

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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City government · Orange

Anaheim — Planning & Building — Business License Division

City of Anaheim business licensing or tax certificates.

Review city business-license renewal channelsOfficial instructions

The city lists online, mail and in-person renewals. If information on the renewal form is incorrect, renew by mail or in person to make changes.

Service area: City of Anaheim business activity; city programme, not county-wide licensing. Area details & sources

Source checked October 16, 2026

Anaheim government · Anaheim — business licensing renew (opens in a new tab)

Reviewed business licensing instructions

You can renew online using your MasterCard, Visa or Discover credit card.

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City government · Orange

Irvine — Community Development — Business Licensing

City of Irvine business licensing or tax certificates.

Review license term, renewal and PRISM account instructionsOfficial instructions

Check the posted system transition and the term of your license. The PRISM FAQ describes an account requirement and account-migration emails; online availability is not inferred from an older application URL.

Service area: City of Irvine business activity; city programme, not county-wide licensing. Area details & sources

Source checked October 16, 2026

Irvine government · Irvine — business licensing primary (opens in a new tab)

Reviewed business licensing instructions

Licenses are issued for a 12-month term starting from the first day of your application month.

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City government · Orange

Santa Ana — Finance — Business License Tax Section

City of Santa Ana business licensing or tax certificates.

Review renewal filing and extension requestsOfficial instructions

The city describes a written, signed and dated 30-day extension request received or USPS-postmarked by the stated due date; an extension is not assumed granted.

Service area: City of Santa Ana business activity; city programme, not county-wide licensing. Area details & sources

Source checked October 16, 2026

Santa Ana government · Santa Ana — business licensing regulations (opens in a new tab)

Reviewed business licensing instructions

Renewal Filing Extensions

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