Arvin, CA · Kern County
Business License Application
Arvin businesses use this application to apply for or renew a city business license and provide business, ownership, employee, and contact information.
What this form is
The application is for new business license applications and renewals in Arvin. It asks for the business’s location and contact details, business type, description, employee count, ownership information, and applicable tax, license, or permit numbers. Applicants also indicate whether they sell or serve alcohol or operate from a home, and sign a declaration that the information is true and correct.
Who needs it
A business applying for or renewing an Arvin business license should complete this application, including businesses located outside Arvin that operate in the city.
How to submit it
The form lists the City of Arvin at 200 Campus Dr., P.O. Box 548, Arvin, CA 93203, and identifies the Office of the City Clerk for approval. It says to provide a copy of an RBS Certificate to the City Clerk if applicable.
About notarization
This application is signed without a notary; the applicant declares under penalty of perjury that the information is true and correct, and any applicable RBS Certificate is provided to the City Clerk.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the Business License Application and review both pages.
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Complete The Application
Choose new application or renewal, then complete the business, ownership, employee, and contact sections.
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Gather Applicable Information
Provide applicable tax, license, or permit numbers; include an RBS Certificate copy if required for alcohol sales or service.
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Submit To The City
Use the City of Arvin address listed on the form; the application identifies the Office of the City Clerk for approval.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Arvin Business License Application?
- No. The application is signed without a notary. The applicant declares under penalty of perjury that the information is true and correct.
- How do I submit the Arvin Business License Application?
- The form lists the City of Arvin at 200 Campus Dr., P.O. Box 548, Arvin, CA 93203, and identifies the Office of the City Clerk for approval.
- What information does the application ask for?
- It asks for business, contact, ownership, employee, and business-description details, plus applicable tax, license, or permit numbers.
- Is an RBS Certificate required with the application?
- The form says that if the business sells or serves alcoholic beverages, an RBS Certificate is required for employees or owners doing so, and a copy must be provided to the City Clerk.