Solano County, California · Business and licensing

Check or apply for a business license in Solano County

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

5 providers · 6 official links (1 online) · 6 reviewed requirements · sources checked October 28, 2026

In Solano County, 4 city governments and 1 county department publish 6 official links for this service, 1 of them online. Reviewed requirements cover documents (2), eligibility (2), availability notices (1) and payment methods (1). 1 provider lists forms on their guides.

These are the Solano 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 Dixon — Business licensing information

City of Dixon

Business license information — City of DixonOfficial instructions

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

Service area: City of Dixon

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

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Apply for a Business License

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City government

City of Fairfield — Business licensing information

City of Fairfield

Business license information — City of FairfieldOfficial instructions

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

Service area: City of Fairfield

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

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Business License

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City government

City of Suisun City — Business licensing information

City of Suisun City

Business license information — City of Suisun CityOfficial instructions

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

Service area: City of Suisun City

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

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Business Licenses

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City government

City of Vacaville — Business licensing information

City of Vacaville

Business license information — City of VacavilleOfficial instructions

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

Service area: City of Vacaville

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

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Business Licenses

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County government

Resource Management — Business License Coordinator

County business licensing, exemptions and required zoning clearanceOfficial instructions

Check the county code and stated exemptions, then obtain Planning’s zoning clearance before the business-license application can be accepted. Incorporated-city businesses use their city authority.

Service area: Businesses located in unincorporated Solano County; the stated service-provider and agricultural exemptions need to be checked.

Before you start · 1 requirement & conditions

Eligibility & access · Specified non-fixed service providers: The quoted county-code exemption requires both no fixed unincorporated premises and a valid license issued by a California city or county.
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Solano County official website · Solano County — business licensing discovery (opens in a new tab)
Reviewed business licensing instructions
A service provider who does not have a fixed place of business in the unincorporated area of the county, and who has a valid business license issued by any California city or county, is exempt from this chapter.
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Solano County official website · Solano County — business licensing discovery (opens in a new tab)

Reviewed business licensing instructions

The Department of Resource Management issues business licenses for businesses located in the unincorporated area of Solano County.

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Submit the business-license zoning-clearance applicationOnline service

Create or use the county portal account and choose Planning, then Business License Zoning Clearance Form. This first step is zoning clearance; the coordinator provides the license application after approval.

Service area: Zoning-clearance intake for businesses seeking a Solano County license in the unincorporated area.

Availability · Scheduling the zoning-clearance site inspection: After submitting zoning clearance, call Planning Services to schedule the site inspection; the stated 8:30 am–4 pmwindow is for scheduling, not general counter hours.
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Solano County official website · Solano County — business licensing discovery (opens in a new tab)
Reviewed business licensing instructions
After you have submitted your zoning clearance form online, please contact Planning Services at (707) 784-6765 to schedule a site inspection between the hours of 8:30 am and 4:00 pm.
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Before you start · 4 requirements & conditions

Information & documents: An approved Planning zoning clearance is required before the business-license application can be accepted.
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Solano County official website · Solano County — business licensing discovery (opens in a new tab)
Reviewed business licensing instructions
Before a new Business License application can be accepted, an approved Business License Zoning Clearance by the Planning Services Division is required.
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Information & documents: Upload a site plan covering the full parcel, boundaries, structures and easements; follow the page’s additional distance requirements.
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Solano County official website · Solano County — business licensing discovery (opens in a new tab)
Reviewed business licensing instructions
upload a site plan showing the entire legal parcel. Indicate on the plan all property boundaries, existing and proposed structures (include type of structure and its size), and any easements.
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Payments · Zoning clearance only: The county states there is no fee to submit the zoning-clearance form; this does not waive the business-license fee or other permits.
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Solano County official website · Solano County — business licensing discovery (opens in a new tab)
Reviewed business licensing instructions
There is NO FEE to apply and submit the zoning clearance form.
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Eligibility & access: The coordinator provides the business-license application instructions after zoning clearance is approved.
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Solano County official website · Solano County — business licensing discovery (opens in a new tab)
Reviewed business licensing instructions
Once your Business License Zoning Clearance has been approved, the Business License Coordinator will contact you with information to submit a Business License Application.
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Source & saved evidence

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

Reviewed business licensing instructions

Before a new Business License application can be accepted, an approved Business License Zoning Clearance by the Planning Services Division is required.

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Contacts & sources · 1 form

Check or apply for a business license in Solano County

City of Dixon — Business licensing information

City of Fairfield — Business licensing information

City of Suisun City — Business licensing information

City of Vacaville — Business licensing information

Resource Management — Business License Coordinator

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