Paso Robles, CA · San Luis Obispo County

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Business License Tax Certificate Application

Paso Robles business owners use this application to request a new business license tax certificate or report changes to ownership, address, or business name or activity.

What this form is

This application is for a new business license tax certificate, a home occupation, or a change of owner, address, or business name or activity. It asks for business and owner details, business activity, contact information, and other information such as the SIC number and, when applicable, NPDES/WDID permit number. The form states that license renewal is the business owner's responsibility each fiscal year.

Who needs it

Business owners applying for a new Paso Robles business license tax certificate or reporting a listed change should complete this application.

How to submit it

Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.

About notarization

This application is signed and dated without a notary; it includes a declaration under penalty of making a false declaration, but states no notarized attachment.

How to submit this form

  1. 1

    Download The Application

    Download the Business License Tax Certificate Application PDF.

  2. 2

    Complete The Form

    Enter the applicable business and owner information, and provide a valid SIC number.

  3. 3

    Gather Any Additional Sheets

    Attach an additional sheet if needed for owners, partners, corporate officers, or additional contact information.

  4. 4

    Sign And Submit

    Sign and date the application, then submit it to the city department named on the form.

Frequently asked questions

Who should complete the Business License Tax Certificate Application?
Business owners applying for a new business license tax certificate, including a home occupation, or reporting a change of owner, address, or business name or activity should complete it.
What information does the application ask for?
It requests business and owner information, business activity and contact details, and other items such as the SIC number and, when applicable, an NPDES/WDID permit number.
Do I need a notary for this application?
No. The form provides a signature and date line and includes a declaration under penalty of making a false declaration; it does not state that a notarized attachment is required.
How do I submit the application?
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.

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