El Cajon, CA · San Diego County
Business License Application
El Cajon businesses use this application to request a license when starting, relocating, or changing ownership, address, or business name.
What this form is
Use this application to request a business license or report a change of owner, address, or business name. The city instructs applicants to consult Planning about location and permit requirements, complete the application, and submit it for review. It asks for business and ownership details, contact information, license and activity information, and employee and unit counts; some businesses must provide additional information or attachments.
Who needs it
Businesses starting or relocating in El Cajon, operating from a home there, or changing an existing license’s owner, address, or business name need this application.
How to submit it
Complete the application online at elcajon.hdlgov.com, or submit it by mail or in person to the City of El Cajon Finance Department, 200 Civic Center Way, El Cajon, CA 92020. Pay online or by mail or in person after receiving the confirmation email with the account number, PIN, and amount due.
About notarization
This application is signed and dated by an owner, partner, or officer without a notary; the document identifies no notarized attachment or sworn step.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The Application
Download the Business License Application and review its instructions.
- 2
Complete The Application
Type or print clearly and provide the requested business, ownership, contact, and activity information.
- 3
Gather Any Attachments
Attach additional sheets if needed; taxicab companies must include a copy of their MTS permission letter.
- 4
Submit To The City
Submit online, by mail, or in person to the Finance Department. Pay after receiving the confirmation email with payment details.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Business License Application?
- No. An owner, partner, or officer signs and dates this application without a notary. The document identifies no notarized attachment or sworn step.
- How do I submit the Business License Application?
- Complete it online at elcajon.hdlgov.com, or mail or deliver it in person to the City of El Cajon Finance Department at 200 Civic Center Way, El Cajon, CA 92020.
- What information does the application request?
- It asks for business and ownership details, addresses and contact information, business activity, employee and unit counts, and applicable license or permit information.
- Do home-based businesses need another city form?
- The instructions say home-based businesses inside city limits must also complete and submit a Home Occupation Permit Information and Application to the Community Development Department's Planning Division.
Need something notarized?
This Business License Application doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another El Cajon form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.