Nevada City, CA · Nevada County
Business License Application
Nevada City businesses use this application to apply for or renew a business license, report an address change, and calculate the applicable license tax.
What this form is
Use this application to request a new Nevada City business license, renew a license, or report an address change. It asks for business and owner details, contact information, employee count, ownership type, and a business description, then provides a tax calculation based on employees and license term. If the business name does not include the legal last name, attach the specified business-name or organization document.
Who needs it
Businesses applying for or renewing a Nevada City license, or reporting an address change, should complete this application.
How to submit it
Return the completed application with payment to the City of Nevada City, 317 Broad Street, Nevada City, CA 95959.
About notarization
This application is signed and dated without a notary; the applicant declares the information true and correct under penalty of perjury.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download the Application
Download the Business License Application PDF.
- 2
Complete the Application
Choose new license, renewal, or address change; provide the requested business details and calculate the tax.
- 3
Gather Required Attachment
If the business name omits the legal last name, attach the specified business-name or organization document.
- 4
Sign and Submit
Sign and date the application, include payment, and return it to the City of Nevada City at 317 Broad Street.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Business License Application?
- No. The applicant signs and dates the application and declares the information true and correct under penalty of perjury; no notary is required.
- How do I submit the Business License Application?
- Return the completed application with payment to the City of Nevada City at 317 Broad Street, Nevada City, CA 95959.
- What information does the application ask for?
- It requests business, owner, and contact details, employee count, ownership type, business location, and a business description.
- Do I need to attach anything to the application?
- If the business name does not include the legal last name, attach a copy of a Fictitious Business Name Statement, Articles of Incorporation, or Statement of Organization.