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BUSINESS LICENSES
*IMPORTANT BUSINESS LICENSE NOTICE*
The City of Concord values your business and is continuing to look for ways to provide relief to members of its business community - many of whom have seen their companies significantly impacted by the shelter-in-place order - which is why the City is implementing the Business License Relief Program. Click here prior to renewing.
A business license is required to conduct business in the City of Concord. This includes:
- CSLB Certified Contractors
- Home Based Businesses*
- Independent Contractors
- Landlords, both Commercial and Residential renting four or more units
- Manufacturers and their Representatives
- Retail Outlets
- Self-Employed or Licensed Professionals
- Service or Delivery Companies
- Wholesalers
In addition, those conducting business in Concord from an office located outside of Concord, are required to obtain a business license.
*NOTE: If you are a Home Based Business located in Concord, you must fill out a Home Based Business Application in addition to your Business License Application*
ONLINE BUSINESS LICENSE SERVICES
- Apply for a business license
- Renew an existing business license @(Model.BulletStyle == CivicPlus.Entities.Modules.Layout.Enums.BulletStyle.Decimal ? "ol" : "ul")>
- Pay a balance due
- Close a business license @(Model.BulletStyle == CivicPlus.Entities.Modules.Layout.Enums.BulletStyle.Decimal ? "ol" : "ul")>
*Note: State CASp Fee Adds $4 to all Applications and Renewals.*
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS FOR SPECIFIC BUSINESS TYPES
- Gender Tax Repeal Act of 1995
- Prevention of Gender-Based Discrimination: English (PDF) / Spanish (PDF) / Traditional Chinese (PDF) / Simplified Chinese (PDF) / Korean (PDF) / Vietnamese (PDF) / Tagalog (PDF) @(Model.BulletStyle == CivicPlus.Entities.Modules.Layout.Enums.BulletStyle.Decimal ? "ol" : "ul")>
If your business is one of the regulated industries that requires this permit, the individual applying for or renewing their business license must demonstrate enrollment in a National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) storm water permit prior to receiving their license.
Click to learn more about whether your business requires a storm water permit.
- Division of the State Architect
- Department of Rehabilitation
- California Commission on Disability
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- All Required Fees Paid
- Completion of the Solicitor Permit Application (PDF) @(Model.BulletStyle == CivicPlus.Entities.Modules.Layout.Enums.BulletStyle.Decimal ? "ol" : "ul")>
- City of Concord Business License
- Department of Justice Fingerprint Scan (Live Scan) @(Model.BulletStyle == CivicPlus.Entities.Modules.Layout.Enums.BulletStyle.Decimal ? "ol" : "ul")>
Concord Municipal Code Sections 5.90.010 through 5.90.190 mandate that all Private Patrol Operators contracting services within the City of Concord register their company with the Chief of Police. There are no fees for this registration. However, registration along with a City of Concord Business License are required.
Registration of your company can be accomplished by contacting the Concord Police Department, Field Operations Division.
- Concord Municipal Code Section 5.100.040: Tobacco Retailer License Required
- Frequently Asked Questions (PDF)
- Tobacco Retailer License Ordinance brochure: English (PDF) | Spanish (PDF)
- Tobacco Retailer’s License Applications (PDF) @(Model.BulletStyle == CivicPlus.Entities.Modules.Layout.Enums.BulletStyle.Decimal ? "ol" : "ul")>
NOTE: Our City offices are currently CLOSED due to COVID-19 Shelter in Place Requirements
*CLICK HERE FOR INFORMATION ABOUT OUR BUSINESS LICENSE RELIEF PROGRAM*
Submit your application online, by mail, or in person to:
1950 Parkside Drive MS/06
Building C
Concord, CA 94519
Phone: 925-671-3307 bl.info@cityofconcord.org
Hours
Monday through Friday
9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Business License Application (PDF)
- Business License Information and FAQs (PDF)
- Home Based Business Application (PDF)
- Home Based Business Application - Spanish (PDF)
- Schedule of Business License Taxes (PDF)
- Solicitor Permit Application (PDF)
- Private Patrol Operator Requirements (PDF)
- Tobacco Retailer License Application (PDF)