Do I need a notary for the Tobacco Retailer’s License Application?

No. The application is signed and dated by the owner without a notary, and it does not specify any notarized or sworn attachment.

Who should file this application?

A business owner seeking a City of Cerritos tobacco retailer’s license should complete the application for the fixed business address where tobacco products would be sold.

What information does the application request?

It requests business and owner information, the state tobacco retailer’s license number, a list of proposed tobacco products, prohibition acknowledgments, and owner signatures.

Cerritos, CA · Los Angeles County

No notary required

Tobacco Retailer’s License Application

Businesses use this application to request a City of Cerritos tobacco retailer’s license before selling tobacco products at a fixed address.

What this form is

This application is required to obtain a City of Cerritos tobacco retailer’s license before selling tobacco products at a business location. It asks for business and owner details, the state tobacco retailer’s license number, proposed tobacco products, acknowledgments of sales prohibitions, and owner signatures. The application also states that each fixed address requires a separate license and must be submitted with appropriate fees.

Who needs it

A business owner seeking a City of Cerritos tobacco retailer’s license for a fixed business address must complete and submit this application.

How to submit it

Submit a digital or scanned copy of the completed form through the online business license application portal at permits.cerritos.gov. The form says to attach the appropriate fees.

About notarization

This document is signed without a notary; the owner signs and dates the application, and no notarized or sworn attachment is specified.

How to submit this form

1
Download The Application
Download the Tobacco Retailer’s License Application.
2
Complete The Form
Enter business and owner information, list proposed tobacco products, and initial the required prohibition acknowledgments.
3
Gather Attachments
Attach a separate sheet for the tobacco product list if necessary, and include the appropriate fees.
4
Sign And Date
Have the owner or owners sign and date the application. The City accepts a digital signature or a scanned wet signature.
5
Submit To The City
Submit a digital or scanned copy through the online business license application portal at permits.cerritos.gov.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the Tobacco Retailer’s License Application?: No. The application is signed and dated by the owner without a notary, and it does not specify any notarized or sworn attachment.
Who should file this application?: A business owner seeking a City of Cerritos tobacco retailer’s license should complete the application for the fixed business address where tobacco products would be sold.
How do I submit the Tobacco Retailer’s License Application?: Submit a digital or scanned copy of the completed form through the online business license application portal at permits.cerritos.gov. The form says to attach the appropriate fees.
What information does the application request?: It requests business and owner information, the state tobacco retailer’s license number, a list of proposed tobacco products, prohibition acknowledgments, and owner signatures.

Need something notarized?

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