Capitola, CA · Santa Cruz County
Business License Application
Capitola businesses use this application to request a new business license or renew an existing license and provide business, ownership, and tax information.
What this form is
This application lets businesses request a new Capitola business license or renew one, and includes a tax calculation worksheet. It asks for business and owner details, business operations, and tax information; contractors and other state-licensed businesses provide a license number and expiration date. Renewals must be received or postmarked by January 15, and new applications include a $25 application fee.
Who needs it
Businesses seeking a new Capitola license or renewing an existing one use this application; businesses with projected gross revenues below $3,022 per year are not required to obtain a license.
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; the applicant signs and dates a declaration under penalty of perjury, and no notarized attachment 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 and fill in the business, owner, operations, and tax information that applies.
- 3
Review and Sign
Complete each section, calculate the tax as directed, and sign and date the declaration.
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Submit to the City
Submit the completed application to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Business License Application?
- No. The applicant signs and dates a declaration under penalty of perjury; the application does not identify a notarized attachment.
- Who uses the Capitola Business License Application?
- Businesses applying for a new Capitola business license or renewing an existing license use this application. Businesses with projected gross revenues below $3,022 per year are not required to obtain a license.
- How do I submit the Business License Application?
- The form does not specify a submission method. Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
- What information does the application request?
- It asks for business and owner information, business operations, and tax calculation details. Contractors and other state-licensed businesses provide a license number and expiration date.