What information does the Commercial Business License Application request?

It asks for business, location, owner, and contact details, along with business activity, ownership type, employee count, and license tax information.

Do I need a notary for the Commercial Business License Application?

No. The form has a signature and date line but no notary block. It does not mention a notarized or sworn attachment.

How do I submit the Commercial Business License Application?

The form lists the Finance Department at 200 H Street, PO Box 5007, Antioch, CA 94531, and FinanceBusLic@Antiochca.gov. It does not specify how to submit.

Does the business license need to be renewed?

Yes. The form says the license is issued for one year from its date of issuance and must be renewed annually by the business owner.

Antioch, CA · Contra Costa County

No notary required

Commercial Business License Application

Businesses use this application to provide ownership, location, contact, and business details when applying for a commercial business license in Antioch.

What this form is

This application collects information from businesses applying for a commercial business license, including business and owner details, contact information, business activity, and license tax information. It also asks about business ownership type, certain certifications, massage therapy, and stormwater regulation. The form says licenses are issued for one year and must be renewed annually; it also notes that a business license does not replace other required certificates or permits.

Who needs it

A business owner or authorized representative applying for a commercial business license in Antioch should complete and sign this application.

How to submit it

The form lists the Finance Department at 200 H Street, PO Box 5007, Antioch, CA 94531, and [email protected]. It also lists phone and fax numbers, but does not state a submission method.

About notarization

This document is signed and dated without a notary; the form does not mention a notarized or sworn attachment, so the signer just signs and dates it.

How to submit this form

1
Download The Application
Download the Commercial Business License Application PDF.
2
Complete The Form
Provide the requested business, owner, contact, and license information, and sign and date the application.
3
Gather Any Attachments
If the business is a nonprofit, the form says to attach a 501(c)(3); attach an additional page for more owners or corporate officers if needed.
4
Submit To The Finance Department
Use the Finance Department contact details printed on the form to check how to submit the completed application.

Frequently asked questions

What information does the Commercial Business License Application request?: It asks for business, location, owner, and contact details, along with business activity, ownership type, employee count, and license tax information.
Do I need a notary for the Commercial Business License Application?: No. The form has a signature and date line but no notary block. It does not mention a notarized or sworn attachment.
How do I submit the Commercial Business License Application?: The form lists the Finance Department at 200 H Street, PO Box 5007, Antioch, CA 94531, and [email protected]. It does not specify how to submit.
Does the business license need to be renewed?: Yes. The form says the license is issued for one year from its date of issuance and must be renewed annually by the business owner.

Need something notarized?

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