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

No. The signer signs and dates a declaration under penalty of perjury; the form does not identify a notarized attachment.

How do I submit the Business License Tax Application?

Mail the completed application and return with the $20 registration charge to the Business Tax Office address printed on the form, by the date on your notification letter.

What information does the application ask for?

It asks for business and owner information, the business location and activity, ownership type, and other details. The reverse side includes a gross receipts tax return.

What should I include with my submission?

Complete both the application and the tax return on the reverse side, and include the $20 registration charge. The form also requests a copy of the sales tax permit when applicable.

Santa Ana, CA · Orange County

No notary required

Business License Tax Application

Santa Ana businesses use this application and tax return to register for a business license, provide business and owner details, and report gross receipts.

What this form is

This application collects business location and contact information, ownership details, business activity, and other information for Santa Ana’s business license tax. Applicants must also complete the tax return on the reverse side, report gross receipts, and submit the completed application and return with the registration charge. The form says incomplete applications cannot be processed and gives instructions for mailing the submission.

Who needs it

Businesses applying for a Santa Ana business license should complete this application and its accompanying gross receipts tax return.

How to submit it

Mail the completed application and return with the $20 registration charge to the City of Santa Ana Business Tax Office, 20 Civic Center Plaza, First Floor (M-15), P.O. Box 1964, Santa Ana, CA 92702. Submit by the date indicated on the notification letter.

About notarization

No notary is required; the signer signs and dates a declaration under penalty of perjury, and the form identifies no notarized attachment.

How to submit this form

1
Download The Application
Download the Business License Tax Application and review both sides of the form.
2
Complete The Application
Enter the requested business, owner, location, and activity information.
3
Complete The Tax Return
Report the applicable gross receipts on the reverse side and attach a copy of the sales tax permit if applicable.
4
Sign And Mail The Form
Sign and date the application, include the $20 registration charge, and mail the completed application and return to the Business Tax Office by the date on the notification letter.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the Business License Tax Application?: No. The signer signs and dates a declaration under penalty of perjury; the form does not identify a notarized attachment.
How do I submit the Business License Tax Application?: Mail the completed application and return with the $20 registration charge to the Business Tax Office address printed on the form, by the date on your notification letter.
What information does the application ask for?: It asks for business and owner information, the business location and activity, ownership type, and other details. The reverse side includes a gross receipts tax return.
What should I include with my submission?: Complete both the application and the tax return on the reverse side, and include the $20 registration charge. The form also requests a copy of the sales tax permit when applicable.

Need something notarized?

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