Lake Elsinore, CA · Riverside County
Business License Application
Lake Elsinore business owners use this application to request a business license after completing the required planning, occupancy, and inspection steps.
What this form is
This application collects business and owner details, the business location and description, tax and license information, and supporting documents. The document directs applicants to first obtain Planning approval, complete the Non-Construction Certificate of Occupancy application, and pass required fire and building inspections. Submit the business license application and applicable documents to the Finance Department; incomplete submissions may delay issuance.
Who needs it
Business owners applying for a Lake Elsinore business license should complete this application after the required approvals and inspections.
How to submit it
After passing the fire and building inspections, contact the Finance Department with all required documents. For questions, contact Joanne Jackson at 951-674-3124 x 302 or [email protected].
About notarization
This document is signed without a notary; the business license application includes a declaration under penalty of perjury, and the signer signs and dates it.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The Application
Download the Business License Application PDF.
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Complete The Application
Provide the business, owner, location, tax, and license information requested, then sign and date the application.
- 3
Gather Required Documents
Use the application checklist to gather the applicable documents for your business.
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Submit To The City
After passing the fire and building inspections, contact the Finance Department with all required documents.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Business License Application?
- No. The document has no notary block. It includes a declaration under penalty of perjury, which the applicant signs and dates.
- How do I submit the Business License Application?
- After passing the fire and building inspections, contact the Finance Department with all required documents. Questions can be directed to the contact listed on the form.
- What documents should I include with my application?
- Provide the applicable documents listed in the application checklist, such as an EIN form, fictitious name statement, sellers permit, or relevant business certificates.
- What steps come before the business license application?
- The document directs applicants to obtain Planning approval, complete the Non-Construction Certificate of Occupancy application, and pass required fire and building inspections.
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