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PLEASE READ THE INFORMATION BELOW BEFORE APPLYING.

1. All business licenses expire on December 31st each year. Business owners are responsible for renewing their license annually or closing it if the business is no longer operating.

2. The business start date is the date when your business started, or will start, in the City of Chula Vista.

3. The business location MUST be a physical location and may not be a P.O. Box or similar mailbox rental address.
For in-city mobile businesses without a commercial location, a home address may be used as the business address and shall follow the Home Occupation Permit guidelines (see 5.a below).

4. A tax identification number is required. Corporations, Limited Liability Companies, Limited Partnerships, or Trusts MUST provide a FEIN or SEIN for the business.
Sole proprietors or partnerships MUST provide the last 4 digits of their Social Security numbers or TIN for all listed owners or partners.

5. Required Documents (MUST be attached to application, if applicable):
  1. For in-city businesses not located in a commercial location, a Home Occupation Permit is required. You may download the form by clicking here.
  2. Businesses applying under a Fictitious Business Name (Doing Business As) must submit proof of filing. Information on DBAs and how to file them with the San Diego County Clerk’s office may be found here.
  3. Licensed professionals (e.g., Contractors, Lawyers, Estheticians, Physicians) must provide a valid state license number. While most state licenses can be looked up online, newly licensed professionals are strongly encouraged to attach a copy of their license with the application to expedite processing.
  4. All mobile (home-based and out-of city) businesses that utilize water as a part of their operations must read a Storm Water Information Packet applicable to their business and submit a Storm Water Certification Statement found here.
6. Payment will not be required until your application has been accepted. You will receive an email containing the balance due and payment instructions within 10 business days.

Please be advised: The State has mandated certain notices that may affect your business. You may review the notices at: Statebusinessnotices.hdlgov.com


Section 4469 of the State Government Code requires disclosure of the following information:
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 building open to the public. You may obtain information about your legal obligations and how to comply with disability access laws at the following agencies:
The Division of the State Architect at https://www.dgs.ca.gov/DSA
The Department of Rehabilitation at https://www.dor.ca.gov
The California Commission on Disability Access at https://www.dgs.ca.gov/CCDA
Additionally, Section 4469 of the State Government Code requires the distribution of the information contained in this document.


For assistance, contact the City of Chula Vista Finance Department at CVLicenses@chulavistaca.gov or by calling (619) 585-5624.