Business License Account Login

Welcome to Business License Online, the easy, convenient, and secure method to renew your business license or do any of the following actions:

Use the following link, Business License Account Login, to:
  • Renew your business license
  • Update your account information
  • Pay an outstanding balance
  • Reprint your Renewal Notice
  • Print your License Certificate 

Your Account Will Be Locked If:


  • You change your business location, owner name, primary contact name, or business name, the account will be locked for one business day while it is reviewed.
  • You will receive an email when the review is complete or if more information is needed.
  • Do not wait until close to your penalty date to renew if you need to make these changes. You may run out of time and end up with late penalties.

You Cannot Renew Online If:

  • Important information such as a resale number, driver's license number, Tax ID number, or State License number is missing from your account, or other information is needed
  • You are tax exempt
  • Your account is more than six months delinquent
Read the FAQs for more information about this service, or about how to obtain a Security Code. When paying online you may use either Visa or MasterCard for your payment.

Getting Started:

You will need:

  • Business License Account number
  • Security Code from your Renewal Notice (find it under "Total Due")
  1. How do I get a Security Code?
  2. Can I change my Business License information online?
  3. How early can I pay my renewal?
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$4.00 Fee required by the State of California


Governor Brown recently signed into law Assembly Bill 1379, requiring cities to increase the State Mandated Fee from $1.00 to $4.00. This fee is added to all Business License Renewals. The new fee was implemented January 1, 2018.