Pinole, CA · Contra Costa County
Business License Exemption Application
Businesses and organizations use this application to request a Pinole business license exemption and submit it with a business license application or renewal.
What this form is
This application lets a business or organization ask the City of Pinole to review and approve an exemption from the business license tax. Applicants must meet at least one listed exemption criterion and submit the form with a business license application or renewal. It asks for the business name, the applicable exemption criteria, the applicant’s name, signature, and date, and supporting documentation.
Who needs it
A business or organization seeking a listed business license exemption must complete this application and submit it with its license application or renewal.
How to submit it
Submit the completed form with your business license application or renewal. The form lists the City of Pinole at 2131 Pear Street, Pinole, CA 94564.
About notarization
This application is signed and dated without a notary; the applicant declares under penalty of perjury that the statements are true.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The Application
Download the Business License Exemption Application PDF.
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Complete The Form
Enter the business name, select the applicable exemption criteria, and provide the applicant’s name, signature, and date.
- 3
Gather Supporting Documentation
Attach appropriate documentation, as the form requires supporting documentation to process the application.
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Submit With Your License Application
Submit the exemption application with your business license application or renewal.
Frequently asked questions
- Who can apply for a business license exemption in Pinole?
- A business or organization may apply if it meets at least one exemption criterion listed on the form. The City must review and approve the request.
- How do I submit the Business License Exemption Application?
- Submit the completed form with your business license application or renewal. The form lists the City of Pinole address as 2131 Pear Street, Pinole, CA 94564.
- Do I need a notary for the Business License Exemption Application?
- No. The applicant signs and dates the form and declares under penalty of perjury that the statements are true; the form does not require notarization.
- What documents should I include with the application?
- The form says appropriate documentation must be attached to process the application. It does not specify which documents to provide.