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Start with where your business is located and where it will operate. A county license may apply only to unincorporated areas or specific activities; cities can have their own requirements.
Some county offices provide guidance or referrals and do not issue a general business license. Read the entry before choosing an application.
A business license or tax certificate, an FBN/DBA filing, business entity registration and a professional license serve different purposes. Zoning, health and other activity permits may also apply. Business stormwater registration is a separate local programme where required.
Check the license period, renewal date and rules for changes in ownership or location. A renewal may not cover a move or a new owner. Fees and application steps depend on the license category.

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Business license guidance

County business-license changes and permit referralsOfficial instructions

The Clerk of the Board no longer issues the described unincorporated-area business licenses. Use the county referrals for activity-specific permits and the municipality for city licensing. This is a guidance entry.

County licensing transition

The county Assessor FAQ dates the Clerk of the Board licensing change to 2025. It does not establish an exemption from other permits.

Official information checked October 16, 2026 · Details & sources

Source checked October 16, 2026

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

Reviewed business licensing instructions

The Clerk of the Board does not issue licenses for businesses operating in the unincorporated area of the County. Businesses operating within an incorporated city should contact that city for specific licensing requirements. San Bernardino County does not issue a business license that covers the entire County.

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