Saratoga, CA · Santa Clara County
Business License Application
Saratoga’s Business License Application collects business, ownership, and workers’ compensation information from businesses applying for a city business license.
What this form is
Businesses use this application to provide their business and owner details, describe their operations, and complete applicable sections for home occupations, contractors, workers’ compensation, and SB 205 compliance. The form includes a business license tax and fee section and an affidavit declaring the information true and correct. It also includes instructions for returning the SB 205 compliance form with a new or renewal application when specified conditions apply.
Who needs it
A business applying for a Saratoga business license should complete the application and any applicable sections, including the SB 205 compliance form.
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 document is signed without a notary; it includes declarations under penalty of perjury, which the signer signs and dates.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The Application
Download the Business License Application PDF.
- 2
Complete Applicable Sections
Enter business and owner information, answer applicable questions, and sign and date the declarations.
- 3
Gather Any Attachments
Attach an additional sheet for owner information if necessary and complete applicable sections of the application.
- 4
Submit To The City
Submit the application to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
Frequently asked questions
- What information does the Saratoga Business License Application request?
- It requests business and owner details, business activity information, and applicable contractor, home occupation, workers’ compensation, fee, and SB 205 compliance information.
- Do I need a notary for the Business License Application?
- No. The document has no notary block. It includes declarations under penalty of perjury that the signer signs and dates.
- How do I submit the Business License Application?
- Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.