If other Department Approvals are required, PLEASE RETURN THIS FORM after signatures above have been obtained.
City of Temecula
41000 Main St. Temecula, California 92590
(951) 693-3933 FAX (951) 693-3948 businesslicense@temeculaca.gov
BUSINESS LICENSE CHECKLIST
All items listed below, as applicable to your business, must be submitted at the time of application.
Incomplete applications may delay the processing of your submittal.
Proof of Fictitious Name Filing for the Business Name / dba [ doing business as ] with the County of Riverside
Articles of Incorporation / Organization / Formation as filed with the Secretary of State
Business License Application completely filled out
Physical address declared that is not a PO Box or Storage Facility
Space [per State of California Business &
Professions Code-Section 17538.5 ]
NOTE - FOR LOCATIONS INSIDE TEMECULA :
Certificate of Occupancy for commercial/industrial addresses will be required and obtained
from Community Development after Business License issuance. If submitting by mail, Community
Development will contact you directly.
(Community Development 951-694-6476)
OR
Home Occupation Permit Application & Permit Fee ($20.00) will be required of ALL home based
businesses. A property owner or authorized agent/property manager will be required to sign the Home Occupation
Permit Application.
( Community Development 951-694-6476 )
Copy of Applicant’s Government issued picture ID / Driver’s License or Passport
Agent Letter if sending authorized agent - notarized or with Owner ID if not notarized
Business License Registration Fee of $ 39.00 [ check, cash, Visa, MasterCard, money order ]
Complete description of business conduct under “Statement of Operations”
Temecula Police, Community Development, Public Works Department Approval via Signature
on the business license application (this is obtained after information on application is verified and entered and
applicant is routed to the other department for review. These departments are located one counter away in city hall).
Solicitor’s Permit / Taxi Permit / Secondhand Dealer / Pawnbroker License obtained from the Temecula Police
Department
[ if conducting these type of businesses ]
State Sales Tax ID / Sellers Permit [ if engaged in sales of tangible goods or rentals requiring sales tax to be collected ]
ABC / Liquor License, Tobacco Retail Lic. and Tobacco Retail Application [ if selling Alcohol or Tobacco products ]
State License / Certification for Licensed Professions [ i.e. Contractor’s State License, Medical License, Massage License ]
Any County / State / Federal Permits or Licenses required for the business [ i.e. Health Permit, CPUC, etc. ]
If other Department Approvals are required, PLEASE RETURN THIS FORM after signatures above have been obtained.
PLEASE CHECK ONE
New Application
Change of Officer/s *
[ Corp. only ] *
Change of Address
Change of Business
Name [ w/ FBN ]
Reactivate
* Please note that all information in this section is public record subject to disclosure.*
C of O PLAN CASE or
Please type or print. Make changes in printed format where necessary.
HOME OCCUPATION # __________________________
A Home Occupation Permit and
$ 20.00
Fee may apply
if you conduct Business out of your home. Signature and
Business Name ________________________________________________________________ or permission from the property owner, or their authorized
agent/ property managers is required.
Corporate Name ________________________________________________________________ Bus. Start Date ___________________________
(if applicable)
Business Location _________________________________________________ Suite _________ Phone No. ______________________________
(Cannot be P.O. Box per State of California Business & Professions Code-Section 17538.5)
Check box if residential _____________________________________________________________________________________________________
Fax No. ________________________________
Description of Business _____________________________________________________________________________________________________
Sellers Permit No. ________________________ Ownership
Corp LLC Partnership Sole Prop Bus Email ________________________
State Lic. No. ___________________________ State Lic. Classification __________________ Website ________________________________
Mailing Address ____________________________________________________________________ Email __________________________________
Enter below names of Owners, Partners, or Corporate Officers (attach additional sheet, if necessary) ( REQUIRED FIELDS )
1st Owner Name ___________________________________________Title ___________________ Date of Birth ___________________________
Home Address __________________________________________________________________ Bus / Home / Cell No. ____________________
2nd Owner Name ___________________________________________Title ___________________ Date of Birth ___________________________
Home Address __________________________________________________________________
Bus / Home / Cell No. ____________________
In case of emergency, please contact . . . ( REQUIRED FIELDS )
Contact Name ________________________________________________________________________________ Title ________________________________________
Address _____________________________________________________________________________________ Bus / Home / Cell No. ____________________
Enter below the Property Owner or Management ( REQUIRED FOR INSIDE CITY LOCATION ONLY )
Owner / Property Management __________________________________________________________________ Title ________________________________________
Address _____________________________________________________________________________________ Bus / Home / Cell No. ____________________
General Information ( Check all conduct that applies for your business)
Yes No Yes No Yes No
Applicant Exempt from Public Disclosure Tattoo Parlors Door-Door Solicitor
Bingo Gaming Sales of Tobacco Products or paraphernalia Sales of Firearms
Fortune Telling Establishment Sales of Alcohol Hazardous Materials on site
Adult/Sexually Oriented Business or products sold Drug Sales or Treatment Explosives / Firearms on site
Secondhand Dealer Pawn Broker Massage Establishment or Technician Hours of Operation __________________________
Taxicab Business or Driver Network Transportation Company (Uber, Lyft, etc.) Number of Parking Spaces ____________________
I DECLARE UNDER PENALTY OF PERJURY, THAT THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS APPLICATION IS TRUE AND CORRECT, AND THAT ALL REQUIRED LICENSES ARE IN FULL FORCE
AND EFFECT. I FURTHER UNDERSTAND THAT ANY FALSE STATEMENTS MADE ABOVE ARE GROUNDS FOR DENIAL OR REVOCATION OF THE BUSINESS LICENSE.
Date : _______________________ Signature of Owner or Authorized Representatives ___________________________________________________
Please make your check payable to the
AMOUNT DUE City of Temecula.
$39.00 (There will be a Service Charge on
all returned checks).
$35.00 Registration & $4 Surcharge for AB1379
NOTE : Sales or use tax may apply to your business activities. You may
seek advice regarding the application of tax to your particular business by
contacting the nearest State Board of Equalization office. For general
information, please call the State Board of Equalization @ 1-800-400-7115.
Thank You for doing business in the City of Temecula.
Business License No. ____________________
Date Application Received ________________
License Fee $ ____________Penalty $ _______
Date Paid _______________INV # __________
Cash Check _______________ Visa MC
Department Approvals: Initial and Date
Planning _______________________/______________
Building________________________/______________
Fire ____________________________/_____________
Police __________________________/_____________
Public Works /
CITY OF TEMECULA
41000 Main Street Temecula, CA 92590 Phone: (951)693-3933
Fax (951) 693-3948 Web Site: www.temeculaca.gov
email: businesslicense@temeculaca.gov
BUSINESS LICENSE APPLICATION
Business Licenses Expire on January 31st
If other Department Approvals are required, PLEASE RETURN THIS FORM after signatures above have been obtained.
STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
Provide a written statement outlining your request for a Business License. Your response
must give a detailed description of the proposed use and shall include, but is not limited to:
o A detailed description of the business
o Hours and days of operation
o Number of employees
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Signature ______________________________________________ Date ___________________
If other Department Approvals are required, PLEASE RETURN THIS FORM after signatures above have been obtained.
1. The home occupation is conducted entirely within a dwelling or attached enclosed building and must be clearly subordinate
to the use of the dwelling for the residential purposes. Not more than twenty (20) percent of the gross floor area is used
exclusively for a home occupation, including area used for storage. Horticultural activities may only be conducted outdoors, and
shall be within the rear one-half of the parcel.
2. The home occupation shall not alter the appearance of the dwelling unit such that the structure is likely to be recognized as
serving a non-residential use (either by color, materials or construction, lighting, signs, sounds or noise, vibrations, etc.).
3. There is no on-site sales of goods or display of goods.
4. There are no signs other than the address and name of resident(s). There is no advertising which identifies the home
occupation by street address.
5. Activities conducted and equipment, or material or hazardous materials used, are identified on the home occupation permit
application and do not change the fire safety or occupancy classifications of the premises. There is no excessive or unsightly
storage of materials.
6. The home occupation does not create or cause hazards or public nuisances due to noise, dust, vibration, odors, smoke, glare,
electrical interference, or other reasons.
7. Not more than one employee other than the residents of the dwelling unit, works, gathers, or congregates on the premises in
connection with the home occupation with the exception of baby-sitters or domestic staff. In addition, I have provided one
additional parking space for the allowable outside employee. The home occupation does not generate pedestrian or vehicular
traffic beyond that which is normal and incidental to the residential district in which is located.
8. The home occupation does not result in use of water, sewer, electrical, and natural gas utilities in amounts greater than is
normally provided for residential use.
9. The home occupation permit is valid only for the person to whom it is issued, at the address for which it is issued, and during
the period of time for which a valid City business license is issued.
Applicant Acknowledgement
I HAVE READ THE ABOVE CONDITIONS FOR A HOME OCCUPATION AND AGREE TO COMPLY WITH THESE CONDITIONS.
Applicant’s Name ______________________________________________ Business Name ________________________________
(Please Print)
Applicant’s Address ____________________________________________ Phone Number ________________________________
____________________________________________________________________
Applicant’s Signature ________________________________________________________ Date ___________________________
CITY OF TEMECULA
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REQUIREMENTS FOR APPROVAL OF A HOME OCCUPATION
HOME OCCUPATION APPLICATION & CERTIFICATION
Purpose and Intent. The Home Occupation Permit is intended to regulate businesses which are conducted within homes in residential zoning districts,
that are clearly incidental to the use of the dwelling unit, that are compatible with surrounding residential uses, and do not reduce the surrounding
residents’ enjoyment of their homes or neighborhood. A onetime filing fee of $20.00 will be required upon application submittal. Note: If the home
occupation is to be conducted on rental property, the property owner’s written authorization for the Home Occupation shall be obtained prior to submittal
to the City.
Rental Property Owner Approval
THE ABOVE MENTIONED TENANT HAS MY APPROVAL TO OPERATE THE HOME OCCUPATION ON THE PREMISES. A SEPARATE LETTER OF
AUTHORIZATION MAY BE PROVIDED.
Owner / Property Management __________________________________________________________________ Phone No. _______________________________
Address _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Date __________________________ Property Owner’s Signature _____________________________________________________________
If other Department Approvals are required, PLEASE RETURN THIS FORM after signatures above have been obtained.
City of Temecula
41000 Main St. Temecula, California 92590
(951) 693-3933 FAX (951) 693-3948 businesslicense@temeculaca.gov
LETTER OF AUTHORIZATION
AUTHORIZATION OF AGENT TO ACT ON BEHALF OF BUSINESS OWNER / COMPANY.
Business License Number (if issued) : _______________________________________________
Business / Company Name : _______________________________________________________
Name of Owner / Corporate Officer : _________________________________________________
Business Address : _______________________________________________________________
City : ________________________________ State : _________ Zip : _________
I hereby authorize the following person to act as an agent to:
Business License Application - to apply for, renew, sign, and file documents necessary to obtain
any business license and/or permit
Update to Record - to update business license record and file necessary changes
(ie. Change of Address, FBN Fictitious Business Name, Change of Corporate Officers)
Citizens Access Portal - to renew the business license online via CAP
and / or pay fees / invoices
AUTHORIZED AGENT INFORMATION:
*NOTE: Authorized Agent will be required to provide identification at time of business
license application/issuance.
Authorized Agents Name : _________________________________________________
Address : ______________________________________________________________
City : ________________________________ State : _________ Zip : ____ _____
Telephone Number : ______________________ E-mail :_________________________
DECLARATION:
I declare under penalty of perjury that I am the authorized owner/officer of the above referenced business and certify
to the accuracy of this authorization form. (Note: Form notarization or a copy of the Business Owner’s driver’s
license must be attached to this authorization form.) THIS ORIGINAL AUTHORIZATION FORM, CONTAINING AN
ORIGINAL SIGNATURE, MUST BE FURNISHED AND REMAIN ON FILE WITH THE CITY OF TEMECULA.
Signature of Owner: _____________________________________ Date
: _________________
Printed Name: __________________________________________
If other Department Approvals are required, PLEASE RETURN THIS FORM after signatures above have been obtained.
City of Temecula
41000 Main St. Temecula, California 92590 email: businesslicense@temeculaca.gov
Phone (951) 693-3933
Fax (951) 693-3948
Welcome to the city of Temecula!
The following information has
been compiled and provided to all
new Business License Applicants.
Whether your business is family owned or corporate size, the City
of Temecula can help you get the right start. Per Section 5.04.030
of the City’s Municipal Code, a business license is required for all commercial, industrial, professional, retail, and
home based businesses transacting business within the City limits.
You can use the City’s web site to download the Business License Application form. The web site offers information
on how to obtain a business license. You can access the City’s web site at http://www.temeculaca.gov
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME or DBA
If you use any name other than your legal given name [first and last name] you must file for a fictitious name:
RIVERSIDE COUNTY CLERK’S OFFICE
41002 County Center Drive http://riverside.asrclkrec.com
Temecula CA 92591
(951) 600-6200 or 951-486-7000 [ additional fees may apply ]
SELLERS PERMIT or RETAIL SALES TAX ID NUMBER
If you do any sale of goods, a Retail Sales Tax ID Number is required prior to issuance of a Business License:
Register online at:
http://www.cdtfa.ca.gov/
CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF TAX AND FEE ADMINISTRATION (formerly known as BOE)
3737 Main St. 10
th floor #1000 OR 35-900 Bob Hope Dr #280
Riverside CA 92506 Rancho Mirage, CA 92270
(951) 680-6400 (800) 400-7115 (760) 770-4828
WINE COUNTRY & UNICORPORATED CITIES OF RIVERSIDE COUNTY
If your business address is outside of Temecula and you are NOT doing business inside the city limits :
RIVERSIDE COUNTY BUSINESS REGISTRATION & LICENSE PROGRAM
4080 Lemon St PO Box 1208
Riverside, CA 92530
(951) 955-1400
http://rctlma.org/trans/stormwatercompliance
BUSINESS LICENSE FEE
$ 39.00
HOME OCCUPATION FEE
$ 20.00
CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY FEE VARIES
FOOD HANDLERS PERMIT CARD ABC [ LIQUOR ] LICENSE
If you intend to prepare and/ or sell food of any type: If you intend to serve alcoholic beverages:
COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL
38740 Sky Canyon Drive 3737 Main Street #900
Murrieta, CA Riverside, CA 92506
(951) 461-0284 (951) 782-4400