Do I need a notary for the Business License Application?

No. The application is signed and dated without a notary, and the document does not require a notarized or sworn attachment.

How do I submit the Business License Application?

Email the application and supporting documents to Business-License@commerceca.gov for Planning review. After department approvals, upload them to HdL for further processing.

What attachments are required with the application?

The application says a site plan, floor plan, and business operations description letter must be attached for the application to be complete.

What information does the application request?

It requests business and property information, the proposed business use, operating and storage details, safety information, and local emergency contacts.

Commerce, CA · Los Angeles County

No notary required

Business License Zoning Clearance and Inspection Application

Commerce businesses use this application to request zoning clearance and inspections as part of obtaining a city business license.

What this form is

This application starts the city’s zoning clearance and inspection process for a business license. It asks for business and property details, the proposed use, operating and storage information, and safety-related details; applicants must also attach a site plan, floor plan, and business operations description letter. Planning review and inspections are required before the business license certificate is issued.

Who needs it

A business seeking a City of Commerce business license must submit this application and the listed attachments for review and inspection.

How to submit it

Email the application and supporting documents to [email protected] for Planning review. The document says to pay the zoning clearance inspection fee after submission and upload all department approvals to HdL for further processing.

About notarization

This application is signed and dated without a notary; the document does not require a notarized or sworn attachment.

How to submit this form

1
Download The Application
Download the Commerce business license zoning clearance and inspection application.
2
Complete The Application
Fill in the business, property, proposed-use, operations, storage, safety, and contact information requested.
3
Gather Required Attachments
Attach a site plan, floor plan, and business operations description letter.
4
Email It To Planning
Email the application and supporting documents to [email protected] for Planning review.
5
Upload Department Approvals
After approval by all agencies, upload the department approvals to HdL for further processing.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the Business License Application?: No. The application is signed and dated without a notary, and the document does not require a notarized or sworn attachment.
How do I submit the Business License Application?: Email the application and supporting documents to [email protected] for Planning review. After department approvals, upload them to HdL for further processing.
What attachments are required with the application?: The application says a site plan, floor plan, and business operations description letter must be attached for the application to be complete.
What information does the application request?: It requests business and property information, the proposed business use, operating and storage details, safety information, and local emergency contacts.

Need something notarized?

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