South Tucson, AZ · Pima County

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Business License Application

South Tucson businesses use this application to request or renew a city business license and provide business, ownership, and activity details.

What this form is

The City of South Tucson uses this application for businesses operating within city limits to request a new, renewed, or temporary business license. It asks for business and owner information, the business location and activity, ownership type, and applicable license details. Sole proprietors must also complete the attached eligibility form and provide a copy of an accepted identification document; home-based businesses need zoning clearance before applying.

Who needs it

Businesses operating within South Tucson city limits should apply, except for the exemptions listed in the application.

How to submit it

Return the completed application to the City Clerk, City of South Tucson, 1601 South 6th Avenue, South Tucson, Arizona 85713. Sole proprietors must include the completed eligibility form and an identification copy.

About notarization

This application does not require notarization; sole proprietors sign and date an eligibility certification under penalty of perjury.

How to submit this form

  1. 1

    Download The Application

    Download the South Tucson Business License Application PDF.

  2. 2

    Complete The Application

    Fill in the business, owner, location, ownership, and business activity information, and select the license type.

  3. 3

    Gather Required Attachments

    Sole proprietors must add the eligibility form and an identification copy. The application also requests a copy of the Arizona state-issued sales tax certificate.

  4. 4

    Submit To The City Clerk

    Return the completed application and applicable attachments to the City Clerk at 1601 South 6th Avenue, South Tucson, Arizona 85713.

Frequently asked questions

What is the South Tucson Business License Application for?
It is used to request a new, renewed, or temporary business license for a business operating within South Tucson city limits.
Who must include the licensing eligibility form?
Sole proprietors must complete the attached eligibility form and include a copy of one accepted identification document. The application says this requirement does not apply to entities such as corporations and LLCs.
Do I need a notary for the Business License Application?
No. This application does not require notarization. Sole proprietors sign and date an eligibility certification under penalty of perjury.
How do I submit the Business License Application?
Return it to the City Clerk at 1601 South 6th Avenue, South Tucson, Arizona 85713. Sole proprietors should include the completed eligibility form and an identification copy.

Need something notarized?

This Business License Application doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another South Tucson form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.