Chowchilla, CA · Madera County

No notary required

In-Town Business License Application

Businesses operating within Chowchilla city limits use this application to request a new business license or report an ownership, address, or name change.

What this form is

This application is for businesses operating within Chowchilla city limits and is used to request a new business license or report a change of ownership, address, or name. Applicants provide business and owner details, license numbers, business activities, and answers about the premises and operations. The form says to submit a completed, signed application with payment and any required additional paperwork; separate permits may require separate forms.

Who needs it

A business owner or representative should complete this application when starting or changing a business operating within Chowchilla city limits.

How to submit it

Return the completed application, payment, and any additional paperwork to the City of Chowchilla Business License Division, 130 S Second St, Chowchilla, CA 93610. The form says to allow one to two weeks for processing and approval.

About notarization

This document is signed without a notary; the signer certifies statements under penalty of perjury, and no notarized attachment or step is identified.

How to submit this form

  1. 1

    Download The Application

    Download the In-Town Business License Application.

  2. 2

    Complete The Application

    Fill in the business and owner information, provide applicable license numbers, answer each question, and sign and date the certification.

  3. 3

    Gather Additional Paperwork

    Include payment and any applicable additional paperwork. Separate forms are required for certain permits listed on the application.

  4. 4

    Submit To The City

    Return the application and materials to the City of Chowchilla Business License Division, 130 S Second St, Chowchilla, CA 93610.

Frequently asked questions

Who uses the In-Town Business License Application?
Business owners or representatives use it to apply for a new license or report a change of ownership, address, or name for a business operating within Chowchilla city limits.
Do I need a notary for the In-Town Business License Application?
No. The document has no notary block. The signer certifies statements under penalty of perjury, but the form does not identify a notarized attachment or step.
How do I submit the In-Town Business License Application?
Return the completed, signed application with payment and any additional paperwork to the City of Chowchilla Business License Division at 130 S Second St, Chowchilla, CA 93610.

Need something notarized?

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