Rancho Palos Verdes, CA · Los Angeles County
Business License Application for Businesses Located Outside the City
This application is for businesses located outside Rancho Palos Verdes that conduct business in the city and need a business license.
What this form is
Businesses located outside Rancho Palos Verdes use this application to request a new business license or renew one. The form says applications are due before operations begin and expire each December 31. It asks for business and owner contact details, business classification and description, and gross receipts generated in the city; the tax schedule is on the back.
Who needs it
A business located outside Rancho Palos Verdes that operates in the city should complete this application for a new license or renewal.
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; the signer certifies under penalty of perjury, and no notarized attachment or related step is identified.
How to submit this form
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Download the Application
Download the business license application PDF.
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Complete the Application
Fill in all applicable business and owner information, select the license type, and sign and date the certification.
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Complete the Tax Schedule
Use the schedule on the back to report gross receipts generated in Rancho Palos Verdes and calculate the tax.
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Submit to the City
Submit the completed application to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for this business license application?
- No. The application has a signature and date field but no notary block. The signer certifies under penalty of perjury; no notarized attachment or related step is identified.
- How do I submit the business license application?
- The form lists the Business License Office, its address, and an email address, but does not specify a submission method. Check the city website for current contact details.
- When is the application due?
- The form states that business license applications are due before commencing operations and expire each December 31.
- What information does the application ask for?
- It asks for business and owner details, business classification and description, and gross receipts generated in Rancho Palos Verdes. The tax schedule is on the back.