Seaside, CA · Monterey County

No notary required

Application for Business Operations Tax Certificate (Business License) – Contractors Only

Contractors use this application to request a Seaside Business Operations Tax Certificate for work performed in the city.

What this form is

This application is for contractors seeking a Seaside business license, including new applicants, renewal applicants, and current licensees reporting an additional construction job or gross receipts. It asks for business, owner, job, and contractor license details, and includes sections to report income and calculate fees. New applicants must provide a copy of a valid California State Contractors License; the form also requires a signed declaration under penalty of perjury.

Who needs it

Contractors applying for a Seaside business license, renewing one, or reporting an additional construction job or gross receipts need this application.

How to submit it

Return the original with license fees to MuniServices at the address printed on the form. New applicants must include a copy of a valid California State Contractors License; the form also provides an email and fax number for MuniServices.

About notarization

This document is signed without a notary; the signer swears to the statements under penalty of perjury and signs the application.

How to submit this form

  1. 1

    Download the Application

    Download the contractor business license application PDF.

  2. 2

    Complete the Applicable Sections

    Fill in the business and job details, then complete the section for a new application, renewal, or additional job and gross receipts.

  3. 3

    Gather Required Items

    New applicants must include a copy of a valid California State Contractors License and license fees.

  4. 4

    Sign and Return the Original

    Sign the declaration and return the original with license fees to MuniServices at the address printed on the form.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the Contractor Business License Application?
No. The form has no notary block; the signer signs a declaration under penalty of perjury.
Who uses this application?
Contractors use it to apply for a business license, renew a license, or report an additional construction job or gross receipts in Seaside.
What must new applicants include?
New applicants must provide a copy of a valid California State Contractors License with the application.
How do I submit the application?
Return the original with license fees to MuniServices at the address printed on the form. New applicants should include the required contractor license copy.

Need something notarized?

This Application for Business Operations Tax Certificate (Business License) – Contractors Only doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Seaside form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.