Pinole, CA · Contra Costa County

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Business License Application

Pinole businesses use this application to request or renew a business license, report an ownership transfer, or apply for an exemption.

What this form is

The City of Pinole Business License Application collects business details, location and mailing addresses, contact information, ownership details, and applicable tax, license, and insurance information. Applicants can select a new application, renewal, transfer of ownership, or exemption and identify the business location type. For new applications for businesses within Pinole, the form also requests property owner information and consent.

Who needs it

Businesses applying for or renewing a Pinole business license, transferring ownership, or requesting an exemption can use this application.

How to submit it

Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.

About notarization

This application is signed and dated without a notary; its signer also declares under penalty of perjury that the submitted information is true and correct.

How to submit this form

  1. 1

    Download The Application

    Download the Business License Application PDF.

  2. 2

    Complete The Form

    Enter the requested business, location, contact, ownership, and applicable tax, license, and insurance details.

  3. 3

    Gather Required Information

    For a new application for a business located in Pinole, provide the requested property owner information and consent.

  4. 4

    Sign And Submit

    Sign and date the application, then submit it to the city department named on the form.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for this Business License Application?
No. The application has no notary block; the signer signs and dates it and declares under penalty of perjury that the information is true and correct.
How do I submit the Business License Application?
The form does not specify a submission method. Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
What information does the application ask for?
It asks for business, location, contact, ownership, and business type details, as well as applicable tax identification, license, and insurance information.
Can I use this form for a business license renewal?
Yes. The application includes a renewal option, along with choices for a new application, ownership transfer, and exemption.

Need something notarized?

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