San Rafael, CA · Marin County
Business License Application - Property
Property owners use this application to provide business, ownership, contact, and tax information to the City of San Rafael.
What this form is
This application is for property-related business licensing in San Rafael. It asks for business and property addresses, owner and contact details, ownership type, tax identification information, and tax-related amounts. Applicants indicate whether the application is new or a change, provide applicable nonprofit-status proof, and sign the declaration before returning the application with payment.
Who needs it
Property owners applying for a business license or reporting a change provide the requested business, ownership, and tax information.
How to submit it
The form lists 1400 Fifth Avenue, San Rafael, CA 94901, and says to return the application with a check payable to the City of San Rafael. Credit card payments can be made at City Hall; online payment is available after account activation.
About notarization
No notary is required; the signer signs and dates the form and 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 Business License Application - Property for San Rafael.
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Complete The Form
Type or print clearly, select new application or change, and provide the requested business, ownership, contact, and tax information.
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Gather Supporting Information
Include proof of nonprofit status if applicable, and add a sheet if more space is needed for proprietor or partner information.
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Sign And Submit
Sign and date the declaration, then return the application with a check payable to the City of San Rafael.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Property Business License Application?
- No. The signer signs and dates the form and declares under penalty of perjury that the information is true and correct; the form does not require notarization.
- How do I submit the Property Business License Application?
- Return the application with a check payable to the City of San Rafael. The form lists 1400 Fifth Avenue, San Rafael, CA 94901, and says credit card payments can be made at City Hall.
- What information does the application ask for?
- It asks for business and property addresses, owner and contact information, ownership type, tax identification information, and tax-related amounts. It also includes a section for an applicable third-party property manager.
- Is proof of nonprofit status required?
- The application says proof of nonprofit status is required for applicants who select the nonprofit tax-status option.