Capitola, CA · Santa Cruz County
Business License Application
Capitola businesses use this application to apply for or renew a business license and report business, ownership, and estimated gross receipt information.
What this form is
Use this application to request a new Capitola business license or renew an existing one. It asks for business and owner contact details, business type and operations, applicable license information, and estimated gross receipts, with a tax calculation worksheet. The form says businesses with projected gross revenues below $3,022 per year are not required to obtain a city business license; new applicants complete an application fee line.
Who needs it
A business owner or authorized agent applies if the business needs a Capitola license or is renewing an existing license.
How to submit it
The form lists City of Capitola, 420 Capitola Avenue. For renewals, it says the completed form and payment must be received or postmarked by January 15.
About notarization
This document is signed without a notary; the applicant signs a declaration under penalty of perjury, and no notarized attachment or related step is identified.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the Business License Application PDF.
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Complete The Form
Select new business or renewal, then fill in business, owner, and operations information and complete the tax calculation worksheet.
- 3
Review And Sign
Check the application for completeness and have the applicant or agent sign and date the declaration.
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Submit To The City
The form lists City of Capitola, 420 Capitola Avenue. Renewals must be received or postmarked by January 15, with payment.
Frequently asked questions
- Who uses the Capitola Business License Application?
- A business owner or authorized agent uses it to apply for a new Capitola business license or renew an existing license.
- What information does the application request?
- It asks for business and owner contact details, business type and operations, applicable license information, and estimated gross receipts for the tax calculation.
- Do I need a notary for the Business License Application?
- No. The document is signed without a notary, but the applicant declares under penalty of perjury that the information is true and correct.
- How do I submit the Business License Application?
- The form lists City of Capitola, 420 Capitola Avenue. For renewals, the completed form and payment must be received or postmarked by January 15.