Kerman, CA · Fresno County

No notary required

Business License Application

Kerman businesses use this application to request a business license and provide owner, business, operation, and license information.

What this form is

The application is for several business types, including contractors, event or festival businesses, home-based businesses, mobile food vendors, property rentals, and professional services. It asks for owner and business contact details, ownership and employee information, and details specific to home-based businesses or mobile food vendors. The form says submitting an application and payment does not itself constitute a business license; approval may involve additional fees.

Who needs it

Business owners applying for a Kerman business license, including contractors, home-based businesses, mobile food vendors, rental businesses, and professional services, may 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. The form names the Community Development Department and lists its address and email.

About notarization

This document is signed without a notary; the signer initials the acknowledgements and signs and dates the application.

How to submit this form

  1. 1

    Download The Application

    Download the Business License Application PDF.

  2. 2

    Complete The Form

    Select the business type and fill in the applicable owner, business, and operation information.

  3. 3

    Gather Required Attachments

    Use the checklist to identify applicable items, such as identification, permits, or written property-owner authorization.

  4. 4

    Submit To The City

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

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the Business License Application?
No. The application has no notary block; the signer initials the acknowledgements and signs and dates the form.
Who uses Kerman's Business License Application?
Business owners applying for a license may use it, including contractors, event businesses, home-based businesses, mobile food vendors, property rentals, and professional services.
What information does the application ask for?
It asks for owner and business contact information, business type, ownership and employee details, and information specific to home-based businesses or mobile food vendors.
How do I submit the Business License Application?
Submit it to the city department named on the form and check the city website for current contact details. The form names the Community Development Department.

Need something notarized?

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