San Rafael, CA · Marin County
Business License Application – Out Of Town
Businesses operating in San Rafael from outside the city use this application to request a business license and provide business, ownership, and tax information.
What this form is
This application is for businesses located outside San Rafael that do business in the city. It asks for business and owner contact details, ownership type, license information, start date, business description, and tax-related figures; applicants are directed to consult the tax schedule and instruction sheet. The form also notes that some businesses, including massage and peddling businesses, require additional permits.
Who needs it
Businesses located outside San Rafael that conduct business in the city should complete this application to request a business license.
How to submit it
Return the application with a check payable to the City of San Rafael. The form says credit card payments can be made at City Hall and online payments are available after account activation.
About notarization
This application is signed and dated without a notary; the signer declares under penalty of perjury that the information is true and correct.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the out-of-town business license application.
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Complete The Application
Provide the requested business, owner, ownership, license, and tax information, and sign and date the application.
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Gather Supporting Information
Include proof of non-profit status if applicable; add an additional sheet if needed for proprietor or partner information.
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Submit The Application
Return the application with a check payable to the City of San Rafael. Credit card payments can be made at City Hall.
Frequently asked questions
- Who uses the out-of-town business license application?
- Businesses located outside San Rafael that conduct business in the city use this application to request a business license and provide business, ownership, and tax information.
- Do I need a notary for the Business License Application?
- No. The application is signed and dated without a notary. The signer declares under penalty of perjury that the information provided is true and correct.
- How do I submit the Business License Application?
- Return it with a check payable to the City of San Rafael. The form also says credit card payments can be made at City Hall and online payments are available after account activation.
- Does the application require any additional permits?
- The form notes that additional permits are required for some businesses, including massage and peddling businesses.