Union City, CA · Alameda County
Business License Application
Businesses use this application to request a new Union City business license or report an ownership change, address change, or general update.
What this form is
This application lets a business request a new license or report a change of owner, address, or other information. It asks for business and mailing addresses, contact details, business activity, start date, estimated gross receipts, identification numbers, stormwater information, and owner or officer details. The applicant declares the information true under penalty of perjury and agrees to follow the city code.
Who needs it
A business applying for a Union City business license or updating its ownership, address, or other information needs this application.
How to submit it
The form identifies the Finance Department, Revenue Division, at 34009 Alvarado-Niles Road, Union City, CA 94587, and lists [email protected] and fax 510-489-5074.
About notarization
This application is signed and dated without a notary; its declaration is under penalty of perjury, but the form does not request notarization.
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
Select the application type and provide the requested business, contact, identification, stormwater, and owner or officer information.
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Gather Additional Documents
If providing a different service of process address, notify staff and provide the documentation at the time of application. Attach extra owner or officer sheets if needed.
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Sign And Date
Sign and date the declaration confirming the statements are true and agreeing to follow the city code.
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Contact The City
Use the Finance Department, Revenue Division contact details listed on the form to ask about submitting the application.
Frequently asked questions
- Who should complete the Business License Application?
- Businesses applying for a new Union City license or reporting a change of owner, address, or general information should complete the application.
- What information does the application request?
- It requests business contact and location details, business activity, start date, estimated gross receipts, identification numbers, stormwater information, and owner or officer details.
- Do I need a notary for the Business License Application?
- No. The application is signed and dated without a notary. It includes a declaration under penalty of perjury but does not request notarization.
- How do I submit the Business License Application?
- The form lists the Finance Department, Revenue Division, mailing address, email, and fax. It does not state a required submission method.