Sebastopol, CA · Sonoma County
Cottage Food Operation Self-Certification Checklist
Cottage food operators complete this checklist for Sebastopol to provide business details, identify their operation class, and confirm required registrations and operating practices.
What this form is
Sebastopol requires a completed self-certification checklist from cottage food operations before permit issuance. The checklist asks for operator and business details, food products, sales type and location, and whether the operation is Class A or Class B. It also asks about County registration, a city business license, water source, and compliance with food handling and training requirements.
Who needs it
Cottage food operators seeking a Sebastopol Home Occupation permit and business license need to complete this checklist.
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; it includes no notarized or sworn attachment, so the owner/applicant just signs and dates it.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The Checklist
Download the Cottage Food Operation Self-Certification Checklist PDF.
- 2
Complete The Checklist
Provide operator and operation details, answer the questions, and confirm compliance with the listed requirements.
- 3
Gather Required Attachments
Include written proof of County registration and, for Class B operations, proof of passing the required County Health inspection.
- 4
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 Cottage Food Operation Self-Certification Checklist?
- It collects details about the cottage food operation and asks operators to confirm registrations, water source, and compliance with listed food preparation and handling requirements.
- Who completes this checklist?
- Cottage food operators applying for a Sebastopol Home Occupation permit and business license complete the checklist as part of their application requirements.
- Do I need a notary for the Cottage Food Operation Self-Certification Checklist?
- No. This document is signed and dated by the owner/applicant without a notary; it does not identify any notarized or sworn attachment.
- How do I submit the Cottage Food Operation Self-Certification Checklist?
- Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.