Before starting your application, please read the following:
A. The online application must be completed in one session, as you will not be able to save and returned at a later time.

B. To expedite the process make sure to attach Zoning Approval, FBN, Articles, Tobacco Retail and Contractor License when applicable. If the application is deemed 
incomplete, you will receive an email indicating the required/missing information or forms.

C. Payment will not be required until your application has been accepted. You will receive an email verifying the receipt 
of application, the amount due, and instructions on how to make payment online.

Please have the following items ready as they pertain to your business. (MUST attach copy of each as they pertain to your business)

1.	Fictitious Business Name Statement- if you are using a DBA (Doing Business As)

2.	County Land Use Verification,  Home Occupancy Form, or Short-Term Rental Permit (REQUIRED for all unincorporated businesses)

3.	Federal Tax ID or Social Security Number

4.	Secretary of State Corporate or LLC Entity Number

5.	Seller's Permit (required for all retail or wholesale businesses)

6.	Professional State License Number(s) (if applicable)

7.	County Environmental Health Permit (if applicable)

8.	County Tobacco Vendor License (if applicable)

9.	Alcohol Beverage Vendor License (if applicable)


Chapter 64-14 – Business License Tax

§ 64-14.802 – Rates

§ 64-14.804 – Penalties and interest

Per AB 2184, you may protect your residential address by providing a different Service of Process address 
in accordance with Sections 16000.1(a)(2) and 16100.1(a)(2) of the Business and Professions Code. 
To do so, please visit the Business License office to apply.

Pursuant to California Government Code 4467(a)(2)(A), any applicant for a local business license or 
equivalent instrument or permit, and any applicant for the renewal of a business license or equivalent 
instrument or permit, shall pay an additional fee of four dollars ($4) for that license, instrument, or permit, 
which shall be collected by the city, county, or city and county that issued the license, instrument, or permit.

PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE 4469:  Under federal and state law, compliance with 
disability access laws is a serious and significant responsibility that 
applies to all California building owners and tenants with buildings open 
to the public. You may obtain information about your legal 
obligations and how to comply with disability access laws at the following agencies:

https://www.contracosta.ca.gov/7609/Business-License

Contra Costa County would like to welcome you to its business community.  
We know that starting a new business can be exciting and challenging.  

We wish you the greatest success in your new venture!

If you need any assistance with the application process, please call (925) 608-9500.