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City of Chowchilla — Business licensing information

Find the local office for a business license or business tax certificate. Check the business activity and place covered by each service.[5]

Source checked October 28, 2026[5]
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www.cityofchowchilla.org

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City of Chowchilla business licensing information and referrals. Follow the cited issuer's requirements; this guide does not establish countywide service or a separate government entity.City of Chowchilla [1]

Online services & information

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Business license information — City of Chowchilla (opens in a new tab)[2]Official instructions

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

Service area: City of Chowchilla [1]

Renew a business license — City of Chowchilla (opens in a new tab)[3]Official instructions

AB1379 was imposed by the State of California to increase the $1 state mandate fee to $4.00 for licensing years 2018 thru 2023. The State of California enacted SB1186 (Dutton; Special access: liability) in 2012 which imposed a $1.00 State fee on every applicant for a local business license or renewal (including all in-city commercial and home-based, all exempts, all non-profits, landlords, out -of-city, and all contractors) and is required to be collected by all cities and counties throughout California, including the City of Chowchilla.

Service area: City of Chowchilla [1]

Close or update a business license — City of Chowchilla (opens in a new tab)[4]Official instructions

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

Service area: City of Chowchilla [1]

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  1. [1] Chowchilla — business licensing discovery (opens in a new tab)

    Chowchilla municipal government · HTML text
    Source reviewed October 26, 2026

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    Any person conducting business within the Chowchilla city limits must have a City of Chowchilla Business License. This includes any business using a Chowchilla address for advertisement or state or federal licensing, eve
  2. [2] Chowchilla — business licensing discovery (opens in a new tab)

    Chowchilla municipal government · Exact named official link (entrance only; linked contents not reviewed)
    Source reviewed October 28, 2026

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    City Business License
  3. [3] Chowchilla — business licensing discovery (opens in a new tab)

    Chowchilla municipal government · Visible topic-specific information on the official page
    Source reviewed October 28, 2026

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    AB1379 was imposed by the State of California to increase the $1 state mandate fee to $4.00 for licensing years 2018 thru 2023. The State of California enacted SB1186 (Dutton; Special access: liability) in 2012 which imposed a $1.00 State fee on every applicant for a local business license or renewal (including all in-city commercial and home-based, all exempts, all non-profits, landlords, out -of-city, and all contractors) and is required to be collected by all cities and counties throughout California, including the City of Chowchilla.
  4. [4] Chowchilla — business licensing discovery (opens in a new tab)

    Chowchilla municipal government · Exact named official link (entrance only; linked contents not reviewed)
    Source reviewed October 28, 2026

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    Business License Closure Form
  5. [5] Chowchilla — business licensing discovery (opens in a new tab)

    Chowchilla municipal government · City-published business licensing information/referral; municipal identity and city geography retain separate original citations
    Source reviewed October 28, 2026

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    City Business License
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