What information does the Business Tax Certificate Application request?

It asks for business and owner details, contact information, tax and license identifiers, business start date, and estimated gross income. Mobile food vendors and trucks have additional questions.

Do I need a notary for the Business Tax Certificate Application?

No. The application has no notary block; the signer signs and certifies under penalty of perjury that the information provided is true and correct.

How do I submit the Business Tax Certificate Application?

The form directs applicants to apply online at https://visalia.hdlgov.com. It also lists the Visalia Business Tax Office address, email, and phone number.

What attachments do mobile food vendors and trucks need?

The application lists a legible copy of each driver's valid license, current DMV auto registration, proof of current auto insurance referencing the VIN, and Health Department approval.

Visalia, CA · Tulare County

No notary required

Business Tax Certificate Application

Businesses use this application to provide information to the City of Visalia when applying for a business tax certificate.

What this form is

The application collects business, ownership, contact, tax identification, license, and start-date information for a City of Visalia business tax certificate. Mobile food vendors and trucks must also provide vehicle and product details, with supporting documents such as driver’s licenses, vehicle registration, insurance, and Health Department approval. The form states that taxes are due before business begins and certificates are void upon a sale or transfer.

Who needs it

A business owner applying for a Visalia business tax certificate should complete this application and provide the required information and applicable attachments.

How to submit it

Apply online at https://visalia.hdlgov.com. The form also lists the Business Tax Office at 707 W. Acequia Avenue, Visalia, CA 93291, and provides an email address and phone number.

About notarization

This document is signed without a notary; the signer certifies under penalty of perjury that the information is true and correct.

How to submit this form

1
Download The Application
Download the Business Tax Certificate Application.
2
Complete The Business Details
Provide the requested business, ownership, contact, tax identification, license, and start-date information.
3
Gather Required Attachments
Mobile food vendors and trucks should gather the listed driver’s license copies, vehicle registration, insurance proof, and Health Department approval.
4
Apply Online
Apply online at https://visalia.hdlgov.com.

Frequently asked questions

What information does the Business Tax Certificate Application request?: It asks for business and owner details, contact information, tax and license identifiers, business start date, and estimated gross income. Mobile food vendors and trucks have additional questions.
Do I need a notary for the Business Tax Certificate Application?: No. The application has no notary block; the signer signs and certifies under penalty of perjury that the information provided is true and correct.
How do I submit the Business Tax Certificate Application?: The form directs applicants to apply online at https://visalia.hdlgov.com. It also lists the Visalia Business Tax Office address, email, and phone number.
What attachments do mobile food vendors and trucks need?: The application lists a legible copy of each driver's valid license, current DMV auto registration, proof of current auto insurance referencing the VIN, and Health Department approval.

Need something notarized?

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