Fontana, CA · San Bernardino County
Business License / Certificate Application and Questionnaire
Fontana businesses use this fillable application and questionnaire to request a business license certificate and provide information about their ownership, operations, and location.
What this form is
Use this application to request a Fontana business certificate, including for a new business or a change of owner or location. It asks for owner and business details, estimated gross receipts, contractor and workers’ compensation declarations, and answers to questions about the business site and activities. The form lists a $35 application fee and a $4 state CASp fee; the business tax fee depends on the tax rate schedule.
Who needs it
Business owners or authorized representatives seeking a Fontana business certificate should complete the application and business questionnaire.
How to submit it
The form lists 8353 Sierra Avenue, Fontana, CA 92335, Attn: Business License, and a $35 application fee plus a $4 state CASp fee. It does not state a submission method.
About notarization
This document is signed without a notary; its declarations are made under penalty of perjury, and the signer signs and dates them.
How to submit this form
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Download the Application
Download the fillable business license application and questionnaire.
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Complete the Application
Enter the requested owner, business, location, and gross receipts details, and answer the questionnaire.
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Gather Attachments
Provide any applicable supporting documents; the form says corporate applicants should provide a copy of their Articles of Incorporation.
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Sign and Date
Sign and date the application and the applicable declarations.
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Submit to the City
The form lists 8353 Sierra Avenue, Fontana, CA 92335, Attn: Business License; it does not specify a submission method.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Business License Application?
- No. The document has no notary block. It includes declarations under penalty of perjury, which the applicant signs and dates without a notary.
- How do I submit the Business License Application?
- The form lists 8353 Sierra Avenue, Fontana, CA 92335, Attn: Business License, but does not specify how to submit it. Check the city website for current contact details.
- What information does the application ask for?
- It requests owner and business details, estimated gross receipts, contractor and workers’ compensation declarations, and answers about the business location and activities.
- What fees are listed on the application?
- The form lists a $35 application fee and a $4 state CASp fee. It also provides tax rate schedules based on gross receipts.
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