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City of Santa Cruz — 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.[6]

Source checked October 28, 2026[6]
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City of Santa Cruz 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 Santa Cruz [1]

Online services & information

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

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

Service area: City of Santa Cruz [1]

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

In addition to the basic business license tax, applicants for a new license are charged a $35 registration fee and a $4 fee mandated by the State of California for accessibility compliance through AB 1379. Annual business license renewals are charged the business license tax, a renewal fee of $16, and the $4 state-mandated fee. These fees are authorized by Council Resolution NS-29,343(PDF, 87KB) and, except for the accessibility compliance fee, will be adjusted every January 1 for increases in the Consumer Price Index. Registration, renewal, and state-mandated fees are not prorated and not refundable.

Service area: City of Santa Cruz [1]

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

Business License Discontinuance Form(PDF, 129KB) - Submit this form if you are no longer doing business in the City of Santa Cruz.

Service area: City of Santa Cruz [1]

Business license directory or lookup — City of Santa Cruz (opens in a new tab)[5]Official instructions

Check Status or Search Business License Database - Our Search Feature is Currently Unavailable. For Status, Please call (831)420-5070 or email revenue@santacruzca.gov

Service area: City of Santa Cruz [1]

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Sources & last checked1 source page · 6 citations

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

    Santa Cruz municipal government · HTML text
    Source reviewed October 26, 2026

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    Santa Cruz Wharf
  2. [2] Santa Cruz — business licensing discovery (opens in a new tab)

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

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    Business Licenses and Permits
  3. [3] Santa Cruz — business licensing discovery (opens in a new tab)

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

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    In addition to the basic business license tax, applicants for a new license are charged a $35 registration fee and a $4 fee mandated by the State of California for accessibility compliance through AB 1379. Annual business license renewals are charged the business license tax, a renewal fee of $16, and the $4 state-mandated fee. These fees are authorized by Council Resolution NS-29,343(PDF, 87KB) and, except for the accessibility compliance fee, will be adjusted every January 1 for increases in the Consumer Price Index. Registration, renewal, and state-mandated fees are not prorated and not refundable.
  4. [4] Santa Cruz — business licensing discovery (opens in a new tab)

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

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    Business License Discontinuance Form(PDF, 129KB) - Submit this form if you are no longer doing business in the City of Santa Cruz.
  5. [5] Santa Cruz — business licensing discovery (opens in a new tab)

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

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    Check Status or Search Business License Database - Our Search Feature is Currently Unavailable. For Status, Please call (831)420-5070 or email revenue@santacruzca.gov
  6. [6] Santa Cruz — business licensing discovery (opens in a new tab)

    Santa Cruz 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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    Business Licenses and Permits
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