Capitola, CA · Santa Cruz County
Business License Discontinuance
Capitola business owners or authorized representatives use this form to notify the city that the business has stopped operating there.
What this form is
This form officially notifies the City of Capitola that a business is no longer operating in the city. It asks for the business license number, business and owner names, the date operations ceased, and a reason for discontinuance. An authorized representative declares the information true and correct, then provides their signature, date, name, title, and email.
Who needs it
A business owner or authorized representative uses this form when the business closes, stops operating in Capitola, or is sold or transferred.
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 form is signed without a notary; it includes a declaration under penalty of perjury, and the authorized representative signs and dates it.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download the Form
Download the Business License Discontinuance form.
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Complete the Business Details
Enter the business license number, business name, owner name, date operations ceased, and reason for discontinuance.
- 3
Sign and Date
The authorized representative declares the information true and correct, then provides their signature, date, name, title, and email.
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Submit to the City
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Business License Discontinuance form for?
- It officially notifies Capitola that a business is no longer operating in the city, including when it closes, stops operating there, or is sold or transferred.
- Who completes this form?
- The business owner or an authorized representative provides the business information and discontinuance reason, then declares the information true and correct.
- Do I need a notary for the Business License Discontinuance form?
- No. The authorized representative signs and dates this form, which includes a declaration under penalty of perjury but no notary block.
- How do I submit the Business License Discontinuance form?
- The form does not state how to submit it. Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.