Richmond, CA · Contra Costa County
Business License Application
Richmond businesses use this application to provide ownership, business, contact, and location details when applying for a city business license.
What this form is
This application collects ownership and tax identification details, business and mailing addresses, contact information, business type, employee count, and start date. The form states that Richmond businesses must pay a business tax, but payment does not authorize a business to operate; businesses must also comply with applicable city laws and regulations.
Who needs it
Business owners applying for a Richmond business license can use this form to provide business, ownership, and contact information.
How to submit it
The form identifies the Finance Department, Business License Division, at 1401 Marina Way South, Richmond, California 94804, and lists fax number (510) 620-6522. It does not specify a submission method.
About notarization
This application is signed and dated without a notary; the signer declares under penalty of perjury that the information is true and correct.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the Business License Application PDF.
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Complete The Form
Enter the ownership, tax identification, business, contact, and location details requested on the form.
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Review Attachments
The application page does not list any attachments.
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Submit To The City
The form lists the Finance Department, Business License Division, address, and fax number, but does not specify a submission method.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Business License Application?
- No. The application is signed and dated without a notary. The signer declares under penalty of perjury that the information is true and correct.
- How do I submit the Business License Application?
- The form lists the Finance Department, Business License Division, at 1401 Marina Way South, Richmond, California 94804, and gives fax number (510) 620-6522. It does not specify a submission method.
- What information does the application ask for?
- It asks for ownership and tax identification details, business and mailing addresses, contact information, business type, number of employees, and business start date.
- Does paying the business tax authorize me to operate?
- No. The form states that paying the business tax does not authorize an applicant to do business in Richmond. Businesses must comply with applicable city laws and regulations.
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