Santa Ana, CA · Orange County
Business License Tax Amendment
Santa Ana businesses use this form to report changes to a business license, including updates to its name, location, ownership, assessments, or business type.
What this form is
The Business License Tax Amendment lets a business report changes to its name, location, ownership, assessment information, or business type. The form states that business licenses are void upon a sale or transfer and that new owners must obtain a new license. It asks for business and owner details, applicable tax identification information, the change being reported, and a signed declaration; an amendment or replacement charge is listed.
Who needs it
A Santa Ana business license holder reporting a change to business or ownership details, assessments, or business type should use this amendment form.
How to submit it
The form lists the City of Santa Ana Business Tax & Licensing office at 20 Civic Center Plaza, First Floor (M-15), P.O. Box 1964, Santa Ana, CA 92702, and a $17 amendment or replacement charge.
About notarization
This document is signed without a notary; the signer signs and dates the declaration under penalty of perjury, and an applicable state sales tax permit copy is attached.
How to submit this form
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Download The Form
Download the Business License Tax Amendment PDF.
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Complete The Amendment
Enter the business tax number, date, change type, requested business or owner details, and other applicable updates.
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Gather Applicable Attachment
Attach a copy of the state sales tax permit if applicable.
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Submit To The City
Submit the form to the Business Tax & Licensing office at the address listed on the form; it lists a $17 amendment or replacement charge.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Business License Tax Amendment?
- No. This document is signed without a notary. The signer signs and dates the declaration under penalty of perjury; attach a state sales tax permit copy if applicable.
- How do I submit the Business License Tax Amendment?
- The form lists the City of Santa Ana Business Tax & Licensing office at 20 Civic Center Plaza, First Floor (M-15), P.O. Box 1964, Santa Ana, CA 92702.
- What changes can I report on this form?
- The form includes options for business or corporation name, location, ownership, assessment updates, and business type updates.
- What does the form say about a business sale or transfer?
- It states that business licenses are void upon the sale or transfer of a business and that new owners must obtain a new business license.