Hayward, CA · Alameda County
Business License Application
Businesses located within Hayward city limits use this application to provide business, owner, location, and operating information to the City of Hayward.
What this form is
This application collects information for a Hayward business license, including the business activity, ownership, location, contact details, and planned operations. It also asks about permits, signs, property ownership, emergency contacts, and certain fire, storage, hazardous-material, and water or sewer activities. The form says to complete its city-limits questions only if the business is located within Hayward city limits.
Who needs it
A business owner or authorized representative applying for a business license for a business located within Hayward city limits should complete this application.
How to submit it
Submit the application to the City of Hayward Revenue Division at 777 B Street, Hayward, CA 94541-5077. The form also lists [email protected] for contact.
About notarization
This document is signed without a notary; the signer certifies under penalty of perjury that the information is true and correct, then signs and dates it.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download the Application
Download the Business License Application PDF.
- 2
Complete the Application
Enter the requested business, owner, location, contact, and operating information.
- 3
Gather Relevant Details
Provide applicable contractor, property, permit, emergency-contact, and operations information requested on the form.
- 4
Sign and Submit
Sign and date the certification, then submit the application to the City of Hayward Revenue Division at the address shown on the form.
Frequently asked questions
- Who should complete the Business License Application?
- A business owner or authorized representative applying for a business license for a business located within Hayward city limits should complete the application.
- What information does the application ask for?
- It asks for business and owner details, location and contact information, business activity, planned operations, and information about permits, property, and certain safety or environmental activities.
- Do I need a notary for the Business License Application?
- No. The form has no notary block; the signer certifies the information under penalty of perjury and signs and dates the application.
- How do I submit the Business License Application?
- Submit it to the City of Hayward Revenue Division at 777 B Street, Hayward, CA 94541-5077. The form lists [email protected] for contact.