Chowchilla, CA · Madera County

No notary required

Business License Closure Form

Business owners use this form to notify Chowchilla that a business has closed, moved, been sold, or otherwise stopped operating in the city.

What this form is

This form tells Chowchilla’s Finance Department that a business license should be closed and records the reason for closure. It asks for the business name, license number, address, contact details, last operating date, and closure information; additional owner or new-address details are requested when relevant. The signer confirms the information is true, correct, and complete to the best of their knowledge.

Who needs it

A business owner or authorized person should complete this form when the business has ceased operating in Chowchilla or needs its city business license closed.

How to submit it

Submit the form to the Finance Department at Chowchilla City Hall, 130 S Second Street, Chowchilla, CA 93610. The form also lists [email protected] and (559) 665-8615, ext. 751.

About notarization

This form is signed and dated without a notary; the signer makes a declaration under penalty of making a false declaration, and no notarized attachment is identified.

How to submit this form

  1. 1

    Download The Form

    Download the Business License Closure Form.

  2. 2

    Complete The Business Details

    Fill in the required business entity information, last operating date, and applicable closure details.

  3. 3

    Add Relevant Information

    If the business was sold or moved, provide the new owner or new address information requested on the form.

  4. 4

    Sign And Submit

    Sign and date the form, then submit it to the Chowchilla Finance Department using the listed contact details.

Frequently asked questions

What is the Business License Closure Form used for?
It notifies Chowchilla’s Finance Department that a business license should be closed and records the reason, such as closure, a move, a sale, or dissolution.
Who should complete this form?
The form states that the person completing it must be authorized. It requests business and contact information, the last operating date, and details about the closure.
Do I need a notary for this form?
No. The form has a signer’s declaration and signature and date fields, but no notary block or notarized attachment is identified.
How do I submit the Business License Closure Form?
Submit it to the Finance Department at Chowchilla City Hall, 130 S Second Street, Chowchilla, CA 93610. The form also lists an email address and telephone number.

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This Business License Closure Form doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Chowchilla form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.