Mill Valley, CA · Marin County

No notary required

New Business Application

Mill Valley businesses use this application to request a business license and provide business, ownership, location, and tax information to the city.

What this form is

The application collects information for a Mill Valley business license, including the business’s name, address, ownership, activity, and gross receipts. Applicants also answer questions about rentals, home-based operations, hazardous materials, and NPDES permits; home businesses must complete the included home occupation declaration. The form includes required departmental signatures, a sworn statement, and payment calculations.

Who needs it

Businesses applying for a Mill Valley business license complete this application, including businesses conducted from a home or rented commercial space.

How to submit it

Remit the application to the City of Mill Valley c/o Avenu Insights & Analytics, 373 East Shaw Ave, Box 367, Fresno, CA 93710. The form also lists a toll-free phone number, fax, and email; online filing is marked “COMING SOON.”

About notarization

This document is signed without a notary; the applicant signs and dates the sworn statement, which is made under penalty of perjury.

How to submit this form

  1. 1

    Download The Application

    Download the New Business Application PDF.

  2. 2

    Complete The Application

    Fill in the business, owner, location, and tax information, and answer the questions that apply.

  3. 3

    Gather Any Supporting Proof

    Check whether your license requires proof of certification or a permit; the form says to submit it with payment.

  4. 4

    Sign And Submit

    Sign and date the sworn statement, then remit the application to the address listed on the form.

Frequently asked questions

What is the Mill Valley New Business Application for?
It collects business, ownership, location, and tax information for a Mill Valley business license and includes a home occupation declaration for home businesses.
Who should complete this application?
Businesses applying for a Mill Valley business license should complete the application, including businesses operating from a home or rented commercial space.
How do I submit the New Business Application?
The form lists a remittance address for the City of Mill Valley c/o Avenu Insights & Analytics in Fresno. It also lists phone, fax, and email contact details.
Do I need a notary for the New Business Application?
No. The document has no notary block; the applicant signs and dates its sworn statement under penalty of perjury.

Need something notarized?

This New Business Application doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Mill Valley form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.