New Business License Application

Businesses use this application to register for a Berkeley business license and provide details about their ownership, location, and activities.

What this form is

This application registers a business for a Berkeley business license and collects information about its name, location, owners, operations, and activities. The instructions say a license is required for businesses located in Berkeley, serving Berkeley customers from elsewhere, transferred to a new owner, or entering into a contract with the city. Applicants calculate the amount due, including applicable fees, penalties, and interest.

Who needs it

Businesses in Berkeley, businesses serving Berkeley customers from elsewhere, new owners, and businesses contracting with the city need to submit this application.

How to submit it

Submit the completed form with payment by mail or in person to Finance Department, Revenue Collection, 1947 Center Street, 1st Floor, Berkeley, CA 94704.

About notarization

This document is signed without a notary; the signer declares the information true under penalty of perjury and signs and dates the application.

How to submit this form

1
Download The Application
Download the New Business License Application and read the instructions on the reverse side before completing it.
2
Complete The Form
Provide business, owner, and activity information, answer the business questions, calculate the amount due, and sign and date the application.
3
Gather Required Documents
If the business is a nonprofit, provide its IRS exemption determination letter. A fictitious business name statement is required if the business name differs from the owner's name.
4
Submit The Application And Payment
Submit the completed form and payment by mail or in person to Finance Department, Revenue Collection, 1947 Center Street, 1st Floor, Berkeley, CA 94704.

Frequently asked questions

Who needs to file the New Business License Application?: The instructions say a license is required for businesses located in Berkeley, serving Berkeley customers from elsewhere, transferred to a new owner, or entering into a contract with the city.
How do I submit the New Business License Application?: Submit the completed application with payment by mail or in person to Finance Department, Revenue Collection, 1947 Center Street, 1st Floor, Berkeley, CA 94704.
Do I need a notary for the New Business License Application?: No. The application has no notary block. The signer declares the information true under penalty of perjury and signs and dates the form; no notarized attachment is specified.

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