Stanislaus County, California · Business and licensing

Renew a business license in Stanislaus County

Find local renewal instructions, account requirements and the relevant license period.

4 providers · 4 official links · 1 reviewed requirement · sources checked October 28, 2026

In Stanislaus County, 3 city governments and 1 county department publish 4 official links for this service. Reviewed requirements cover eligibility (1). 1 provider publishes reviewed fee items on their guides.

These are the Stanislaus 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 Ceres — Business licensing information

City of Ceres

Renew a business license — City of CeresOfficial instructions

The City has partnered with HdL Companies to provide services for the Business License program beginning August 25, 2025. Please see below for additional information relating to obtaining and renewing your business license through the online portal.

Service area: City of Ceres

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

Visible topic-specific information on the official page

The City has partnered with HdL Companies to provide services for the Business License program beginning August 25, 2025. Please see below for additional information relating to obtaining and renewing your business license through the online portal.

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City government

City of Modesto — Business licensing information

City of Modesto

Renew a business license — City of ModestoOfficial instructions

The official source lists “What attachments do I provide when renewing my business license?”. Follow the issuing provider's instructions for requirements and availability.

Service area: City of Modesto

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

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

What attachments do I provide when renewing my business license?

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City government

City of Riverbank — Business licensing information

City of Riverbank

Renew a business license — City of RiverbankOfficial instructions

On September 19, 2012 Governor Brown signed into law SB 1186 which adds a state fee of $1 on any applicant for a local business license or renewal. The purpose is to increase disability access and compliance with construction-related accessibility requirements and to develop educational resources for businesses in order to facilitate compliance with federal and state disability laws, as specified. This fee is a state-mandated fee and cannot be waived for any business. This fee applies to all businesses, including home occupations, any outside company doing business within the city limits, and delivery vehicles. Effective January 1, 2018, this fee will increase from $1 to $4, per application and renewal.

Service area: City of Riverbank

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

Visible topic-specific information on the official page

On September 19, 2012 Governor Brown signed into law SB 1186 which adds a state fee of $1 on any applicant for a local business license or renewal. The purpose is to increase disability access and compliance with construction-related accessibility requirements and to develop educational resources for businesses in order to facilitate compliance with federal and state disability laws, as specified. This fee is a state-mandated fee and cannot be waived for any business. This fee applies to all businesses, including home occupations, any outside company doing business within the city limits, and delivery vehicles. Effective January 1, 2018, this fee will increase from $1 to $4, per application and renewal.

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County government

Tax Collector

County business-license renewal and city referral instructionsOfficial instructions

Use county renewal instructions for locations outside city limits; contact the municipality for licenses within its boundaries.

Before you start · 1 requirement & conditions

Eligibility & access: The county issues renewals for locations outside city limits and directs city-license inquiries to the municipality.
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Stanislaus County official website · Stanislaus County — business licensing discovery (opens in a new tab)
Reviewed business licensing instructions
The County Tax Collector issues business license renewals for locations outside of city limits. For licenses within city limits, please contact the appropriate city.
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Stanislaus County official website · Stanislaus County — business licensing discovery (opens in a new tab)

Reviewed business licensing instructions

The County Tax Collector issues business license renewals for locations outside of city limits. For licenses within city limits, please contact the appropriate city.

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Phone: 209-525-6388

Contacts & sources · 2 fees published by this office

Renew a business license in Stanislaus County

City of Ceres — Business licensing information

City of Modesto — Business licensing information

City of Riverbank — Business licensing information

Tax Collector

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