Gardena, CA · Los Angeles County
Application for Business License
Businesses use this application to request a new Gardena business license or report changes to an existing license.
What this form is
The application records business and ownership details, business location and activity, contact information, and other license information. Use it to apply for a new license or report an address, ownership, or DBA change; the form also asks about stormwater discharge requirements and includes city-use sections for zoning clearance and fee calculation. Applicants using a P.O. Box or private mailbox must also file specified postal and agency acknowledgment forms.
Who needs it
A business owner or applicant seeking a Gardena business license or reporting a change to an existing license should complete this application.
How to submit it
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
About notarization
This application is signed and dated without a notary; it includes a declaration under penalties of perjury, but lists no notarized attachment.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the Application for Business License PDF.
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Complete The Application
Enter the requested business, ownership, location, and contact information, and indicate the reason for applying.
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Gather Required Attachments
If using a P.O. Box or private mailbox, include copies of the USPS Form 1583 and the acknowledgment form described in the application.
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Submit To The City
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
Frequently asked questions
- Who uses the Gardena business license application?
- A business owner or applicant uses it to request a new license or report an address, ownership, or DBA change.
- What information does the application ask for?
- It asks for business, ownership, location, activity, and contact details, along with information about stormwater discharge requirements.
- Do I need a notary for the Gardena business license application?
- No. The application is signed and dated without a notary. It includes a declaration under penalties of perjury, but lists no notarized attachment.
- How do I submit the Gardena business license application?
- Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
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This Application for Business License doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Gardena form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.