Do I need a notary for the out-of-city contractor business license application?

No. The application is signed without a notary and includes a declaration under penalties of perjury. Applicants using a P.O. Box or qualifying private mailbox must file two additional forms.

How do I submit the application?

The form lists the Building & Safety Division, phone number 310-217-9672, and email cl@cityofgardena.org. Contact the division to confirm how to submit the application.

Does each contractor classification need a separate application?

Yes. The form states that Gardena requires a separate application and license for each state license classification used within the city.

What information does the application request?

It asks for business and applicant contact information, contractor license number and classification, ownership details, and a signed declaration. It also includes options for new licenses and several types of changes.

Gardena, CA · Los Angeles County

No notary required

Application for Business License State Licensed Contractor – Out of City

Out-of-city state-licensed contractors use this application to request or update a Gardena business license for the contractor classifications they use in the city.

What this form is

This application is for an out-of-city contractor licensed by the state who is applying for a Gardena business license or reporting a change, such as an address, ownership, or DBA change. It asks for business and applicant contact details, contractor license number and classification, ownership information, and a signed declaration. The form states that each classification used in the city requires a separate application and license.

Who needs it

An out-of-city state-licensed contractor applying for or changing a Gardena business license needs this application.

How to submit it

The form names the Building & Safety Division and lists 310-217-9672 and [email protected]. Contact the division to confirm how to submit the application.

About notarization

This application is signed without a notary; the signer makes a declaration under penalties of perjury, and applicants using a P.O. Box or qualifying private mailbox must file two additional forms.

How to submit this form

1
Download The Application
Download the out-of-city state-licensed contractor business license application.
2
Complete The Application
Enter the business, applicant, contractor license, classification, and ownership information, and select the applicable request or change.
3
Gather Required Attachments
If using a P.O. Box or qualifying private mailbox as the service address, include copies of the USPS Form 1583 and the acknowledgment form described in the application.
4
Contact The City
Contact the Building & Safety Division using the phone number or email on the form to confirm how to submit it.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the out-of-city contractor business license application?: No. The application is signed without a notary and includes a declaration under penalties of perjury. Applicants using a P.O. Box or qualifying private mailbox must file two additional forms.
How do I submit the application?: The form lists the Building & Safety Division, phone number 310-217-9672, and email [email protected]. Contact the division to confirm how to submit the application.
Does each contractor classification need a separate application?: Yes. The form states that Gardena requires a separate application and license for each state license classification used within the city.
What information does the application request?: It asks for business and applicant contact information, contractor license number and classification, ownership details, and a signed declaration. It also includes options for new licenses and several types of changes.

Need something notarized?

This Application for Business License State Licensed Contractor – Out of City doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Gardena form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.