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Finance — Business License Unit
County instructions for changes in business owner, location or activity (opens in a new tab)Official instructions
Transfer rules depend on the county license category. Contact the Business License Unit before changing the owner, premises or type of business; a simple account update may not be sufficient.
Service area: Changes to county business licenses within the Sacramento County licensing jurisdiction.
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Sacramento County · Sacramento — business licensing questions (opens in a new tab)
Reviewed business licensing instructions
General Business Licenses and Tobacco Retailer Licenses may not be transferred to another person, location or type of business. Special Business Licenses and Employee Permits may not be transferred to another person or type of business, but the business location may change.
Agent source review: October 16, 2026 · Snapshot 6d388bb73f4e8a6b
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