El Cerrito, CA · Contra Costa County
Business License Application
Businesses use this application to provide ownership, location, contact, and business activity details when applying for an El Cerrito business license tax certificate.
What this form is
This application collects information for an El Cerrito business license tax certificate, including business location and ownership, contact details, business type, and contractor information when applicable. Businesses provide the requested details, answer questions about their operations, and sign to confirm the information and their understanding of the listed policies. The form notes that commercial locations require building and fire inspections before a business license is issued.
Who needs it
Businesses applying for an El Cerrito business license tax certificate should complete the form, including rental property owners and contractors where applicable.
How to submit it
Submit the application to the City of El Cerrito Community Development Department, 10890 San Pablo Ave, El Cerrito, CA 94530, or email it to [email protected].
About notarization
This application is signed and dated without a notary; the form lists no notarized or sworn attachment, so the signer just signs and dates it.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The Application
Download the Business License Application PDF.
- 2
Complete The Form
Enter the requested business, location, ownership, contact, and activity details, answer the applicable questions, and sign and date the application.
- 3
Gather Any Applicable Information
Provide applicable contractor license, building permit, SIC, or permit numbers requested on the form.
- 4
Submit To The City
Submit the application to the Community Development Department at the address or email listed on the form.
Frequently asked questions
- Who should complete the El Cerrito Business License Application?
- Businesses applying for a business license tax certificate should complete the application. It asks for business, owner, location, and activity details, with additional fields for rental properties and contractors.
- Do I need a notary for the Business License Application?
- No. The application has signature and date fields but no notary block or notarized attachment; the signer just signs and dates it.
- How do I submit the Business License Application?
- The form identifies the City of El Cerrito Community Development Department at 10890 San Pablo Ave, El Cerrito, CA 94530, and lists [email protected].
- What information does the application ask for?
- It asks for business location and contact information, ownership type and owner details, business activity, and applicable contractor or rental property information. It also includes questions about inspections and business operations.
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This Business License Application doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another El Cerrito form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.