San Leandro, CA · Alameda County

No notary required

Business License Application

Business owners and operators use this application to request a City of San Leandro business license and provide business, ownership, and contact information.

What this form is

Use this application to request a City of San Leandro business license. It asks for business location and contact details, ownership information, business start date, and estimated gross receipts; it also includes an emergency contact section. Applicants can provide a separate service of process address to protect a residential address and must sign a certification about the truth of their statements and compliance with city requirements.

Who needs it

Business owners, partners, corporate officers, and other representatives seeking a City of San Leandro business license should complete this application.

How to submit it

The form says to apply online at sanleandro.hdlgov.com, or return the application by mail to City of San Leandro - Business Licensing, 8839 N. Cedar Ave #212, Fresno, CA 93720-1832, or by email to [email protected].

About notarization

This application is signed without a notary; the signer declares under penalty of perjury that the statements are true and signs and dates it.

How to submit this form

  1. 1

    Download the Application

    Download the City of San Leandro Business License Application PDF.

  2. 2

    Complete the Application

    Fill in the business, ownership, contact, and other requested information, then sign and date the certification.

  3. 3

    Gather Any Attachments

    If you answered yes to filing a Fictitious Business Name Statement, attach a copy of the approved filed statement.

  4. 4

    Submit to the City

    Apply online at sanleandro.hdlgov.com, or send the application by mail or email using the contact details on the form.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the Business License Application?
No. The application is signed without a notary; the signer declares under penalty of perjury that the statements are true and signs and dates it.
How do I submit the Business License Application?
Apply online at sanleandro.hdlgov.com, or return the application by mail to the Business Licensing address or by email to [email protected].
What information does the application ask for?
It asks for business and owner details, the business location and start date, estimated gross receipts, and an emergency contact.
Can I protect my residential address?
The form provides a section for a different service of process address. It notes that a post office box or private mailbox must meet the stated requirements.

Need something notarized?

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