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

No. The application has a signature and date line but no notary block. The signer declares the information true and correct under penalty of perjury.

Who should complete this application?

All businesses applying for a Colton business license must complete an application. The city also says an application may be required for some modifications to an active license.

What supporting documents does the city request?

The instructions request a copy of a fictitious business name or corporation filing, plus copies of applicable resale and health permits, state and federal ID numbers, and other permits.

Colton, CA · San Bernardino County

No notary required

General Business License Application

Colton businesses use this application to request a business license and provide business, ownership, contact, and activity information to the city.

What this form is

The application collects business location and contact details, ownership and identification information, license classifications, employee count, emergency contacts, and a description of the business. Colton says all businesses must complete an application and obtain a Business Occupancy Permit before applying for a license. The instructions also request copies of applicable business filings, permits, and identification numbers.

Who needs it

Businesses applying for a Colton business license, including businesses purchasing an existing business or making certain modifications to an active license, need this application.

How to submit it

Return the entire application to the City of Colton Civic Center, 659 N. La Cadena, Colton, CA 92324, and make checks payable to the City of Colton.

About notarization

This application is signed and dated without a notary; it includes no notarized or sworn attachment, and the signer declares the information true and correct under penalty of perjury.

How to submit this form

1
Download The Application
Download the General Business License Application.
2
Complete The Form
Enter the business, ownership, contact, classification, and emergency contact information requested on the form.
3
Gather Supporting Documents
Include copies of applicable business filings, permits, and identification numbers described in the instructions.
4
Return The Application
Return the entire application to the City of Colton Civic Center and make any check payable to the City of Colton.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the General Business License Application?: No. The application has a signature and date line but no notary block. The signer declares the information true and correct under penalty of perjury.
Who should complete this application?: All businesses applying for a Colton business license must complete an application. The city also says an application may be required for some modifications to an active license.
How do I submit the application?: Return the entire application to the City of Colton Civic Center, 659 N. La Cadena, Colton, CA 92324. Make checks payable to the City of Colton.
What supporting documents does the city request?: The instructions request a copy of a fictitious business name or corporation filing, plus copies of applicable resale and health permits, state and federal ID numbers, and other permits.

Need something notarized?

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