Capitola, CA · Santa Cruz County
Business License Application
Capitola businesses and professionals use this application to request a new business license or renew an existing license.
What this form is
This application is for new business licenses and renewals for professions and personal service businesses in Capitola. It asks for business, owner, and operations details, along with employee and professional counts used to calculate the tax. The form states that businesses with projected gross revenues below $3,022 per year do not need a city business license; new applications also include a tax worksheet and application fee.
Who needs it
Businesses and professionals applying for a Capitola business license or renewing one use this form to provide business details and calculate the tax due.
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 and dated without a notary; the applicant also declares under penalty of perjury that the application information is true and correct.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download the Application
Download the Business License Application PDF.
- 2
Complete the Form
Select new business or renewal, then fill in business, owner, and operations information.
- 3
Complete the Tax Worksheet
Enter the required owner, professional, and employee counts and calculate the tax and total amount due.
- 4
Sign and Date
Sign and date the applicant declaration and print the applicant's name.
- 5
Submit to the City
Check the city website for current contact details and submission instructions.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for this application?
- No. Sign and date the application; it includes a declaration under penalty of perjury that the information is true and correct.
- How do I submit the application?
- The form does not provide submission instructions. Check the city website for current contact details and where to submit it.
- What information does the application ask for?
- It requests business and owner information, business operations details, and counts of owners, professionals, and employees for the tax calculation.
- When are business license renewals due?
- The form says completed renewals and payment must be received or postmarked by January 15. It describes an administrative late fee and tax penalty for late renewals.