Escalon, CA · San Joaquin County

No notary required

Business License Application

Businesses operating within Escalon city limits use this application to request a new business license or renew an existing license.

What this form is

The application collects business and owner information, contact details, business activity, and license information. The document says businesses operating within city limits must submit it; home-based businesses must also complete the included Home Occupation Permit Application for Planning Department approval before business license approval. It also includes a stormwater compliance form and instructions about supporting documents that may apply.

Who needs it

Business owners operating within Escalon city limits must submit the application, with additional forms or documents when applicable.

How to submit it

Complete and sign the application, then submit it to the Business License Department at 2060 McHenry Avenue, Escalon, CA 95320. The document lists phone and fax contacts but does not expressly say to submit by fax.

About notarization

This document is signed without a notary; its home occupation certification and stormwater declaration are made under penalty of perjury, but neither requires notarization.

How to submit this form

  1. 1

    Download The Application

    Download the Business License Application and review its instructions and included forms.

  2. 2

    Complete The Application

    Answer all questions or mark them not applicable, provide the requested business information, and sign and date the form.

  3. 3

    Gather Applicable Documents

    Include any applicable supporting documents. Home-based businesses must complete the included Home Occupation Permit Application for Planning Department approval.

  4. 4

    Submit To The City

    Submit the completed application to the Business License Department at 2060 McHenry Avenue, Escalon, CA 95320.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the Business License Application?
No. The application is signed without a notary. Its home occupation certification and stormwater declaration are made under penalty of perjury, but neither requires notarization.
How do I submit the Business License Application?
Submit the completed, signed application to the Business License Department at 2060 McHenry Avenue, Escalon, CA 95320.
Who needs to file this application?
Businesses operating within Escalon city limits must submit a Business License Application. Additional forms or supporting documents may apply, including a home occupation application for a business conducted in a residence.
What information does the application request?
It asks for business and owner details, business location and contact information, business activity, license information, and, for contractors, subcontractor details and annual gross receipts or job amount.

Need something notarized?

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