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License Information

Business licenses are not transferable. A new license application, license fee and deposit (if applicable) are required for any change of ownership. The original license must be closed and gross receipts for the final quarter filed.

Notify the Business Licensing Division in writing of any change in the mailing address.

A new business license application must be filed and re-approved. A $5.00 fee is required for all businesses that relocate.

Notify the Business Licensing Division in writing of a business name change. There is a $1.00 fee. A new business license application may be required.

Notify Business Licensing within 30 days of the business closure. You must report your gross receipts, pay the applicable Mill and DID tax, and mark the Ceased Business box on the Declaration of Gross Receipts form. All delinquent taxes and license fees must be paid at that time. Failing to renew the license fee will not close out the business license account.

Each partner is required to complete a Home Business Agreement application for each one of their Modesto addresses.

If you have a fixed place of business, you must post your license conspicuously at that location. If your business is mobile, carry your license with you.

If all financial records are kept together, then only one license is required. If the financial records are kept separately, then multiple licenses are necessary.

As long as the ownership remains the same, you may reactivate a business license by paying the new license fees and any past due fees and taxes. There must also be a current business license application on file.

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