Who uses the Business License Tax Application?

Businesses conducting business in Newport Beach use the application to provide business and owner details and calculate and pay the annual business license tax.

Do I need a notary for the Business License Tax Application?

No. The applicant signs and dates the application and certifies the information under penalty of perjury; the document does not require a notary.

How do I submit the Business License Tax Application?

The form directs applicants to apply online through the city’s business services link to avoid the processing fee. It also lists the Revenue Division address and says checks are payable to the City.

Newport Beach, CA · Orange County

No notary required

Business License Tax Application

Businesses use this application to provide business and owner information and calculate and pay Newport Beach’s annual business license tax.

What this form is

Use this application to report business details, ownership, location, activity, and other information for Newport Beach’s annual business license tax. The form describes tax classifications for out-of-town, residential, commercial, and state-licensed contractor businesses, and asks applicants to calculate the tax and include applicable fees. It also asks about commercial premises, including live entertainment and alarm systems.

Who needs it

Businesses conducting business in Newport Beach use this application to apply for or pay the annual business license tax.

How to submit it

Apply online at the city’s listed business services link to avoid the processing fee. The form lists the Revenue Division address and says checks should be payable to the City of Newport Beach.

About notarization

This document is signed without a notary; the applicant certifies the information under penalty of perjury and signs and dates the application.

How to submit this form

1
Download The Application
Download the Business License Tax Application from this page.
2
Complete The Application
Print clearly in black ink and provide the requested business, location, ownership, and applicant information.
3
Calculate The Tax
Choose the applicable business classification, calculate the tax, and include applicable fees.
4
Sign And Submit
Sign and date the application. Apply online through the city’s listed business services link or use the Revenue Division contact information on the form.

Frequently asked questions

Who uses the Business License Tax Application?: Businesses conducting business in Newport Beach use the application to provide business and owner details and calculate and pay the annual business license tax.
Do I need a notary for the Business License Tax Application?: No. The applicant signs and dates the application and certifies the information under penalty of perjury; the document does not require a notary.
How do I submit the Business License Tax Application?: The form directs applicants to apply online through the city’s business services link to avoid the processing fee. It also lists the Revenue Division address and says checks are payable to the City.

Need something notarized?

This Business License Tax Application doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Newport Beach form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.