BUSINESS LICENSE APPLICATION

APPLY ON-LINE

 

DOWNLOAD FORMS TO MAIL-IN OR APPLY IN PERSON

• If your business is located at a commercial location in Santa Monica, download the BUSINESS LICENSE APPLICATION form and the ZONING CODE COMPLIANCE form.

• If your business is operated from your residence in Santa Monica, download the BUSINESS LICENSE APPLICATION form and the HOME OCCUPATION PERMIT APPLICATION form.

• If your business is located outside of Santa Monica and you come into the City to perform work or provide services, download the BUSINESS LICENSE APPLICATION form.

BUSINESS LICENSE RENEWAL

          RENEW ON-LINE

Most, but not all, Santa Monica business licenses can be renewed online for the 2009-2010 fiscal year (July 1, 2009 - June 30, 2010). Renewal notices are mailed prior to the June 30 expiration of your current business license.

To apply on-line, you must have a valid credit card, the current business license number and the renewal PIN number, which is printed on the bottom, right-hand corner of the renewal notice. If there is no PIN number on your renewal notice, your business is required to renew by mail, fax or in person.

• If any of the following conditions apply to your business license, you must renew by mail, fax or in person:

• Your business has moved to a new location, changed owners, changed its name or changed its business activity

• You claim the small business exemption and must submit the worksheet attached to the renewal form

• Your business license requires renewal of a police permit using a separate form

• Your business is located in the Downtown or Pico Blvd. special business assessment district and assessment fees must be determined separately

• Your business is for commercial property rental and a tenant list must be attached to the renewal form

• Your business tax rate is for administrative headquarters and you must submit the cost of operations worksheet attached to the renewal form

• Your business tax rate is for delivery vehicles and you must submit the vehicle report attached to the renewal form

OTHER BUSINESS LICENSE INFORMATION

• Information Guide for Establishing a Business

• Business License Fee Summary

• Business Improvement Area Fees

• Police Permit Fees for Certain Types of Businesses

• Definition of Gross Receipts and Business Categories

• Contractor Information

  • Contractors License Release Form

  • The Permitting Process

• Massage Ordinance

• Massage regulations Effective August 14, 2009

OTHER LICENSES

• Bike License
• Animal License
• Film Permit

FREQUENTLY REQUESTED PHONE NUMBERS:

Fictitious Name Filing
Los Angeles County Clerk
(562) 462-2177

Los Angeles County Health Department
(310) 419-8325

Los Angeles County Tax Assessor
(310) 458-5134

Los Angeles City Business License
(310) 575-8888

Santa Monica Chamber of Commerce
(310) 393-9825

Small Business Administration
(310) 393-9825

State Board of Equalization
(310) 342-1000

City of Santa Monica Planning and Zoning Division
(310) 458-8341