Redding — City Clerk's Office — business licenses
City of Redding business licensing or tax certificates.
Notify the City Clerk when closing or selling. A licence cannot transfer to a new owner; check zoning before moving the business.
Service area: City of Redding business activity; city programme, not county-wide licensing.
Before you start · 2 requirements & conditions
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- A new owner needs a new licence in their own name.
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Redding city service · Redding — business-license FAQ (opens in a new tab)
Reviewed business licensing instructions
A business license cannot be transferred or assigned. As a new owner, you need to apply for a business license in your name.
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- Notify the office with the closure/sale date and the new owner’s name when applicable.
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Redding city service · Redding — business-license FAQ (opens in a new tab)
Reviewed business licensing instructions
You may send written notification, call, or come in. Please be prepared to provide the date the business closed or sold and the name of the new owner, if applicable.
Agent source review: October 16, 2026 · Snapshot
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Redding city service · Redding — business-license FAQ (opens in a new tab)
Reviewed business licensing instructions
Business licenses are NOT automatically canceled. We need to hear from you.
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