Who should complete the Waterford Business License Application?

Businesses applying for a license, changing ownership, or changing their business address should complete the application. It includes options for commercial, home-based, and out-of-town businesses.

What information does the application ask for?

It asks for business and owner details, ownership type, license and permit numbers when applicable, an emergency contact list, and information about security lights and alarms.

How do I submit the Business License Application?

Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details. The form lists the City of Waterford address and phone and fax numbers.

Do I need a notary for the Business License Application?

No. This document is signed without a notary and includes no notarized or sworn attachment; the applicant signs the certification.

Waterford, CA · Stanislaus County

No notary required

Business License Application

Waterford businesses use this application to request a business license, provide business and ownership details, and supply emergency contact information.

What this form is

The application is for new businesses and changes of ownership or address, and includes options for commercial, home-based, and out-of-town businesses. It requests business and owner information, ownership type, an emergency call list, and details about security lighting and alarms. The form lists a $54 license fee and a $4 state add-on fee; applicants inside city limits must contact Stanislaus Fire for an inspection.

Who needs it

Business owners applying for a Waterford business license or reporting a change of ownership or address should complete this application.

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; it includes no notarized or sworn attachment, so the applicant signs the certification.

How to submit this form

1
Download The Application
Download the Business License Application PDF.
2
Complete The Form
Fill in the business and ownership details, select the applicable options, and complete the emergency call list.
3
Gather Required Attachments
Attach a list of any subcontractors. Applicants inside city limits must contact Stanislaus Fire for an inspection.
4
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

Who should complete the Waterford Business License Application?: Businesses applying for a license, changing ownership, or changing their business address should complete the application. It includes options for commercial, home-based, and out-of-town businesses.
What information does the application ask for?: It asks for business and owner details, ownership type, license and permit numbers when applicable, an emergency contact list, and information about security lights and alarms.
How do I submit the Business License Application?: Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details. The form lists the City of Waterford address and phone and fax numbers.
Do I need a notary for the Business License Application?: No. This document is signed without a notary and includes no notarized or sworn attachment; the applicant signs the certification.

Need something notarized?

This Business License Application doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Waterford form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.