Surprise, AZ · Maricopa County
Application for City Business License
Businesses apply for a Surprise business license by providing business, location, ownership, and contact information.
What this form is
Use this application to request approval for a City of Surprise business license before engaging in business in the city. A separate license is required for each business location or business name. The form asks about the business and its owners, business activities, and, for home occupations, how the business will operate at the residence; it also lists supporting documents that may apply.
Who needs it
A business owner seeking approval to operate in Surprise must complete an application for each business location or business name.
How to submit it
Submit the application to the Finance Department, Revenue Division, at 16000 N. Civic Center Plaza, Surprise, AZ 85374-7470, or email [email protected].
About notarization
This document is signed without a notary; the applicant signs and dates the application and declares under penalty of perjury that its information is true and correct.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the City of Surprise business license application PDF.
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Complete The Application
Enter business, location, ownership, contact, and business activity details. Complete the home occupation section if the business operates from a residence.
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Gather Applicable Documents
Include the supporting documents listed on the form that apply to your business.
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Submit The Application
Send the completed application to the Finance Department, Revenue Division, by mail or email using the contact details on the form.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Surprise business license application for?
- It requests approval for a city business license and collects information about the business, its location, ownership, activities, and contact person. A separate license is required for each business location or name.
- Do I need a notary for the Surprise business license application?
- No. The applicant signs and dates the form without a notary and declares under penalty of perjury that the information is true and correct.
- How do I submit the Surprise business license application?
- Send it to the Finance Department, Revenue Division, at 16000 N. Civic Center Plaza, Surprise, AZ 85374-7470, or email it to [email protected].
- What documents may need to accompany the application?
- Depending on the business, the form lists items such as a Transaction Privilege Tax License number, contractor license, articles of organization, permits, mobile food vendor documents, or supplemental information.
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