Carpinteria, CA · Santa Barbara County
Massage Establishment Permit Application
Business applicants use this form to request a Carpinteria massage establishment permit and provide details about the applicant, business, services, and property.
What this form is
The application is for a massage establishment permit and asks for information about the applicant, business, services, permit history, and premises. The city’s checklist says to submit a complete application with written proof of age, two recent passport-sized photographs, and a DOJ Live Scan or background investigation. It also lists application and annual renewal fees.
Who needs it
A person or business seeking a Carpinteria permit to operate a massage establishment needs to complete and submit this application.
How to submit it
Submit the completed application and required items to the City of Carpinteria, 5775 Carpinteria Avenue, Carpinteria, CA 93013-2697. The application fee is $500 and is nonrefundable.
About notarization
The application is signed and dated without a notary; if the applicant does not own the property, the owner’s acknowledgment accompanying the lease must be notarized.
How to submit this form
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Download the Application
Download the Massage Establishment Permit Application and its requirements checklist.
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Complete the Form
Enter applicant and business details, describe services, and provide the requested property and permit-history information.
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Gather Required Items
Include written proof of age, two recent passport-sized photographs, and the required DOJ Live Scan or background investigation; include lease and owner acknowledgment when applicable.
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Submit to the City
Submit the completed application and required items to the City of Carpinteria at 5775 Carpinteria Avenue, Carpinteria, CA 93013-2697.
Frequently asked questions
- Who uses the Massage Establishment Permit Application?
- A person or business seeking a Carpinteria permit to operate a massage establishment uses this application. It requests applicant, business, service, permit-history, and property information.
- What must accompany the application?
- The checklist calls for written proof that the applicant is at least 18, two recent passport-sized photographs, and a DOJ Live Scan or background investigation. A lease and notarized property-owner acknowledgment are required if the applicant does not own the property.
- Do I need a notary for the Massage Establishment Permit Application?
- No. The application is signed and dated without a notary. However, if the applicant does not own the property, the owner’s acknowledgment accompanying the lease must be notarized.
- How do I submit the Massage Establishment Permit Application?
- Submit the completed application and required items to the City of Carpinteria at 5775 Carpinteria Avenue, Carpinteria, CA 93013-2697. The listed application fee is $500 and is nonrefundable.
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