Merced County, California · Business and licensing

Check or apply for a business license in Merced County

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

2 providers · 3 official links (1 online) · sources checked October 28, 2026

In Merced County, 1 county department and 1 city government publish 3 official links for this service, 1 of them online.

These are the Merced 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 Merced — Business licensing information

City of Merced

Business license information — City of MercedOfficial instructions

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

Service area: City of Merced

Source & saved evidence

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

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

Business Licenses

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Contacts & sources

County government

Community & Economic Development — business licensing

Unincorporated Merced County business-license requirementsOfficial instructions

Check local land-use approvals and apply through the county Licensing & Permitting Portal. Renewals, ownership changes and location changes have different requirements.

Service area: Businesses physically located and/or conducting business in unincorporated Merced County.

Source & saved evidence

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

Reviewed business licensing instructions

All businesses either physically located and/or conducting business within the unincorporated areas of Merced County must apply for and obtain a Merced County Business License. Business license applications may be submitted by visiting the Licensing & Permitting Portal.

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Apply through Merced County Licensing & Permitting PortalOnline service

Official county application portal. Staff review land use and any additional agency approvals before issuing the license.

Service area: County business-license applications for businesses located or operating in the unincorporated area.

Source & saved evidence

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

Reviewed business licensing instructions

Apply online using the county's Licensing & Permitting Portal.

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Contacts & sources

Check or apply for a business license in Merced County

City of Merced — Business licensing information

Community & Economic Development — business licensing

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