Business License

Online payments

Other ways to pay

By Mail

PO Box 61, Petaluma, CA 94953

By Email/Phone

Send application via email to [email protected] and pay via phone at 707-778-4354

Online (Renewals Only)

Link to secure payment provider.

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WHO NEEDS A BUSINESS LICENSE?

• Any business located in, or doing business in Petaluma requires a license.
• Existing Petaluma businesses that change locations within the City must get a Zoning Clearance from Planning and submit a change of location to [email protected].

APPLYING

1. Get Zoning Clearance: Send email to Planning requesting a zoning clearance for your location.
2. Complete and Submit Application: see instructions in English or Instrucciones en Español
3. Pay Applicable Fee:
   • By mail: PO Box 61, Petaluma, CA 94953
   • Via Email/Phone: [email protected] and pay via phone at 707-778-4354

QUESTIONS

Phone: 707-778-4354

Email: [email protected]