Temple City, CA · Los Angeles County

No notary required

Home Occupation Business License Application

Temple City residents use this application to request approval for a business operated from their home and apply for a business license.

What this form is

This application requests approval for a home occupation and a Temple City business license. Applicants provide business, owner, and property owner information, certify they will follow city requirements, and include a site plan and floor plan. The accompanying checklist says to verify zoning before signing a lease, gather required paperwork, and submit the application with any additional required materials.

Who needs it

Temple City residents seeking approval to operate a business from their home should complete and submit this application.

How to submit it

The checklist says to submit the Business License Application and additional required paperwork; it also lists a commercial sign application as a required step. Contact the Community Development Department at 9701 Las Tunas Drive, Temple City, CA 91780, or (626) 656-7316.

About notarization

This document is signed without a notary; the applicant signs and dates the declaration under penalty of perjury.

How to submit this form

  1. 1

    Download The Application

    Download the Home Occupation Business License Application PDF.

  2. 2

    Complete The Application

    Enter business, owner, and property owner information, complete the home occupation section, and sign and date the application.

  3. 3

    Prepare The Plans

    Attach a site plan identifying proposed outdoor business use and a floor plan showing and measuring the area used for the business.

  4. 4

    Gather Required Paperwork

    Review the checklist and gather additional required paperwork for your business type.

  5. 5

    Submit To The City

    Submit the application and additional required paperwork as directed by the checklist.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the Home Occupation Business License Application?
No. The application has no notary block; the applicant signs and dates the declaration under penalty of perjury.
Who should complete this application?
Temple City residents applying to operate a business from their home should complete the application and provide the requested business, owner, and property information.
What attachments are required?
The application requests a site plan and floor plan. The checklist also identifies additional paperwork, including items that depend on the business type.
How do I submit the Home Occupation Business License Application?
Submit the application and additional required paperwork as directed by the checklist. Contact the Community Development Department at 9701 Las Tunas Drive or (626) 656-7316.

Need something notarized?

This Home Occupation Business License Application doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Temple City form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.