Newport Beach, CA · Orange County
Live Entertainment Permit Application
Businesses seeking a Newport Beach live entertainment permit use this application to describe their enterprise, proposed entertainment, and owners or principals.
What this form is
This application is for an enterprise seeking a Newport Beach permit for live entertainment. It asks for business and ownership details, proposed entertainment activities, anticipated occupancy, and operating information, including hours and whether dancing or an entry fee is involved. The form lists a $200 application fee due upon submittal and requests a site plan, interior floor plan, and, when applicable, a lease or contract copy.
Who needs it
An enterprise seeking a Newport Beach live entertainment permit should complete this application and provide the requested owner or principal information.
How to submit it
The form lists the City of Newport Beach Revenue Division, 100 Civic Center, P.O. Box 1768, Newport Beach, CA 92658-8915, and [email protected]. It states that the $200 application fee is due upon submittal and checks should be payable to the City.
About notarization
This application is signed and dated without a notary; its declaration is under penalty of perjury, and the form requests no notarized attachment.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the Live Entertainment Permit Application.
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Complete The Application
Provide the enterprise, entertainment activity, occupancy, and owner or principal information requested.
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Gather The Attachments
Attach a site plan and fully dimensioned interior floor plan; include a lease or contract copy if applicable.
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Submit To The City
Submit to the Newport Beach Revenue Division using the contact details on the form. The application fee is $200, payable by check to the City.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Live Entertainment Permit Application?
- No. The application is signed and dated without a notary. Its declaration is under penalty of perjury, and it requests no notarized attachment.
- How do I submit the Live Entertainment Permit Application?
- The form lists the City of Newport Beach Revenue Division address and email. It says the $200 application fee is due upon submittal and checks should be payable to the City.
- What attachments does the application request?
- It requests a site plan and a fully dimensioned interior floor plan. If the premises is rented, leased, or being purchased under contract, attach a copy of the lease or contract.
Need something notarized?
This Live Entertainment Permit Application doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Newport Beach form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.