Butte County, California · Business and licensing

Check or apply for a business license in Butte County

Check local business license or business tax certificate requirements, the right authority and application options.

3 providers · 3 official links · 3 reviewed requirements · sources checked October 28, 2026

In Butte County, 2 city governments and 1 county department publish 3 official links for this service. Reviewed requirements cover eligibility (2) and availability notices (1).

These are the Butte County providers with a reviewed service link for this task. Other offices may also help, and a provider may serve only part of the county: check each service area. Fees and forms stay on each office’s guide, where their sources are cited.

City government

City of Oroville — Business licensing information

City of Oroville

Business license information — City of OrovilleOfficial instructions

The official source lists “Business License”. Follow the issuing provider's instructions for requirements and availability.

Service area: City of Oroville

Source & saved evidence

Oroville municipal government · Oroville — business licensing discovery (opens in a new tab)

Exact named official link (entrance only; linked contents not reviewed)

Business License

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Contacts & sources

City government

City of Paradise — Business licensing information

City of Paradise

Business license information — City of ParadiseOfficial instructions

The official source lists “Business Licenses”. Follow the issuing provider's instructions for requirements and availability.

Service area: City of Paradise

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Paradise municipal government · Paradise — business licensing discovery (opens in a new tab)

Exact named official link (entrance only; linked contents not reviewed)

Business Licenses

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County government

Economic and Community Development — Business Ombudsman

Business-license and permit guidance — county and city responsibilitiesOfficial instructions

Butte County does not issue a general business license in the unincorporated area. Use this official guide for other county permits and municipal licensing referrals.

Availability · Unincorporated Butte County: The county does not issue a general business license for the unincorporated area. Other permits may still apply.
Source & saved evidence
Butte County official website · Butte County — business licensing discovery (opens in a new tab)
Reviewed business licensing instructions
Butte County does not issue business licenses for businesses operating in or conducting sales in the unincorporated area. Other permits may apply, see below for more information.
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Before you start · 2 requirements & conditions

Eligibility & access · Incorporated cities and towns: Contact the city or town where the business is located or operates for municipal licensing requirements.
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Butte County official website · Butte County — business licensing discovery (opens in a new tab)
Reviewed business licensing instructions
If your business is located or conducting business in one of the Cities or Towns below, please contact the appropriate city for information on business licensing.
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Eligibility & access · Other activity permits: Check separately for county activity permits and state licenses or permits.
Source & saved evidence
Butte County official website · Butte County — business licensing discovery (opens in a new tab)
Reviewed business licensing instructions
Butte County does not issue business licenses for businesses operating in or conducting sales in the unincorporated area. For a list of required County permits please see the “Butte County” tab. All state licenses and permits still apply.
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Source & saved evidence

Butte County official website · Butte County — business licensing discovery (opens in a new tab)

Reviewed business licensing instructions

Butte County does not issue business licenses for businesses operating in or conducting sales in the unincorporated area. Other permits may apply, see below for more information.

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Contacts & sources

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City of Oroville — Business licensing information

City of Paradise — Business licensing information

Economic and Community Development — Business Ombudsman

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