Piedmont, CA · Alameda County
Business License Application
Businesses use this application to request a City of Piedmont business license and provide ownership, business activity, and contact information.
What this form is
This application is for a new business license or a change to an existing business license in Piedmont. It asks for business and owner details, license and tax identification numbers, estimated first-year gross receipts, and information about stormwater permit requirements. Applicants may also provide a separate service-of-process address to protect a residential address.
Who needs it
Business owners applying for a new Piedmont business license or reporting a change should complete and sign this application.
How to submit it
Apply online at piedmont.hdlgov.com, or return the completed application by mail to City of Piedmont - Business Licensing, 8839 N. Cedar Ave #212, Fresno, CA 93720-1832, or email [email protected].
About notarization
This application is signed without a notary; the signer declares the statements true under penalty of perjury and signs and dates the application.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the Business License Application PDF.
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Complete The Application
Enter the business, owner, contact, license, and tax information requested; complete the stormwater section when applicable.
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Add Address Information
If you wish to protect a residential address, provide a service-of-process address that meets the form's stated requirements.
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Sign And Submit
Sign and date the application, then apply online or return it by mail or email using the details on the form.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Business License Application?
- No. The application does not require a notary. The signer declares the statements true under penalty of perjury and signs and dates the application.
- How do I submit the Business License Application?
- Apply online at piedmont.hdlgov.com, mail it to City of Piedmont - Business Licensing, 8839 N. Cedar Ave #212, Fresno, CA 93720-1832, or email [email protected].
- What information does the application ask for?
- It requests business and owner information, business activity and identification numbers, estimated first-year gross receipts, and stormwater permit information when applicable.
- Can I provide a different service-of-process address?
- Yes. The form lets applicants provide a service-of-process address to protect a residential address, subject to the address requirements stated on the form.
Need something notarized?
This Business License Application doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Piedmont form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.