Do I need a notary for the Home Occupation Permit Application?

No. The application has signature and date lines and declarations under penalty of perjury, but no notary block. The applicant and, when applicable, property owner sign it.

What information does the application request?

It asks about the business, its activities, equipment, materials, deliveries, operating hours, and property owner approval when applicable.

Do I need a business license for a home occupation?

Yes. The document states that a City of Lemon Grove business license is required for all Home Occupation Permits.

Lemon Grove, CA · San Diego County

No notary required

Home Occupation Permit Application

Lemon Grove residents use this application to request a permit to operate a business from their home and provide information about the proposed activities.

What this form is

This application requests a City Home Occupation Permit, which the document says is required to operate a home business; a City business license is also required. Applicants provide business and contact details, describe operations, equipment, deliveries, and materials, and agree to the home occupation regulations. Property owner information and signatures are requested when the applicant is not the owner.

Who needs it

Residents proposing to operate a business from their home in Lemon Grove need this permit application and a City business license.

How to submit it

Submit the application to the Development Services Department, Planning Division, at 3232 Main Street, Lemon Grove, CA 91945. The document also lists the Planning Division phone number, 619-825-3805.

About notarization

This document is signed without a notary; the applicant and, when applicable, property owner sign and date the application and make declarations under penalty of perjury.

How to submit this form

1
Download The Application
Download the Home Occupation Permit Application PDF.
2
Complete The Application
Answer the application questions about the business, its proposed activities, and the property.
3
Get Property Owner Approval
If you are not the property owner, provide the requested property owner information, approval, signature, and date.
4
Sign And Submit
Sign and date the application, then submit it to the Development Services Department, Planning Division, at the address listed on the form.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the Home Occupation Permit Application?: No. The application has signature and date lines and declarations under penalty of perjury, but no notary block. The applicant and, when applicable, property owner sign it.
How do I submit the Home Occupation Permit Application?: Submit it to the Development Services Department, Planning Division, at 3232 Main Street, Lemon Grove, CA 91945.
What information does the application request?: It asks about the business, its activities, equipment, materials, deliveries, operating hours, and property owner approval when applicable.
Do I need a business license for a home occupation?: Yes. The document states that a City of Lemon Grove business license is required for all Home Occupation Permits.

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