Who uses the San Mateo County Business License Application?

Applicants seeking a county business license for a business or listed activity, including peddling or soliciting, bingo, temporary events, and public dance halls, use this application.

What information does the application ask for?

It requests applicant and business contact information, the nature and type of business, event details when applicable, and answers about criminal history and prior licenses.

Do I need a notary for the Business License Application?

No. The application is signed and dated without a notary. The applicant declares under penalty of perjury that the information provided is true.

San Mateo County, CA · San Mateo County

No notary required

Business License Application

San Mateo County businesses and applicants for certain activities use this application to request a county business license.

At a glance

Issued by: City of San Mateo County · San Mateo County, San Mateo County, California
Notarization: Not required: file this form without a notary.
Official source: smcgov.org
Blank form: Download the PDF
Catalogued: Oct 5, 2026
Machine-readable: JSON record · about the forms index

What this form is

This application is for people seeking a San Mateo County business license, including applicants for peddling or soliciting, bingo, temporary events, and public dance halls. It asks for applicant and business contact details, the business type and activity, and event information when applicable. Applicants also answer questions about their record and prior licenses, then sign and date a declaration that their statements are true under penalty of perjury.

Who needs it

People seeking a San Mateo County business license for a business or listed activity, such as peddling, soliciting, bingo, or a temporary event, use this application.

How to submit it

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

About notarization

This application is signed and dated without a notary; the applicant also declares under penalty of perjury that the information is true.

How to submit this form

1
Download the Application
Download the Business License Application PDF.
2
Complete the Application
Fill in applicant and business information, select the business type, and answer the questions about your record and prior licenses.
3
Gather Attachments
The form does not list required attachments; provide event information if applicable.
4
Sign and Submit
Sign and date the application, then submit it to the county department named on the form.

Frequently asked questions

Who uses the San Mateo County Business License Application?: Applicants seeking a county business license for a business or listed activity, including peddling or soliciting, bingo, temporary events, and public dance halls, use this application.
What information does the application ask for?: It requests applicant and business contact information, the nature and type of business, event details when applicable, and answers about criminal history and prior licenses.
Do I need a notary for the Business License Application?: No. The application is signed and dated without a notary. The applicant declares under penalty of perjury that the information provided is true.
How do I submit the Business License Application?: Submit it to the county department named on the form; check the county website for current contact details.

Need something notarized?

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