Business License
The City of Pleasanton requires any person conducting business in the city to obtain a business license. This includes any business using a Pleasanton address for advertisement, or state or federal licensing, even if the business is done offsite.
Note: Beginning on January 1, 2025, all credit and debit card transactions made to the City of Pleasanton will be charged a 2.5% convenience fee. Payments made by cash and checks will not be charged a convenience fee.
For more information on business license requirements, view Section 5 of the Pleasanton Municipal Code.
Business License Search
The City of Pleasanton Business License Lookup lists most businesses that hold a current City Business License.
Renew Business License
Before you renew your business license online, view the renewal instructions and be sure to have your business license account number and PIN# (located at front bottom of renewal form mailed).
Important Information
- Renewal notices are mailed out the first week in December.
- Payment is due by January 31st and must include all Gross Receipts thru December 31st.
- Delinquent if received on/after February 1st (Postmarks are accepted: February or later are considered delinquent).
- Please note we cannot accept payments over the phone or via email and only cash or checks are accepted in person.
- To change the business address or reactivate an account, please review the instructions: view instructions. Please note that address changes or account reactivations cannot be done online.
- To close your Business License account please refer to the instructions: view instructions. Note: account closures cannot be done online.
- Important: Mailing to the wrong department may delay your payment and/or result in delinquency.
Mail Renewal Payments to:
PO Box 520
Pleasanton, CA 94566
New Business License
Required for any business operating within the City:- Complete the Business License Tax Application.
- If your business is located outside the city limits of Pleasanton, but you are conducting business within the city, Please complete the Business License Tax Application only and mail in with payment.
- Determine the required forms for your business.
- If your business address is inside the City limits of Pleasanton, complete a required Zoning Compliance Review Application: (choose ONE that applies your business)
- Mail or Drop off both applications, with your estimated license tax payment to one of the below locations. Please do not email us your application.
In-Person
200 Old Bernal – Permit Center
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday:
9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Wednesday: 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Friday: Closed
Drop Box
Brown box located at 200 Old Bernal (next to EV charging stations).
PO Box 520
Pleasanton, CA 94566
Out of City & Construction Contractors
Submit your application online.
Additional Help & Services
Getting Started
Changes to your Business License Account
Business address change or an owner change must be completed in-person or by mail.
- You must complete the Business License Tax Application.
- There is a $15.00 Change fee and a $4.00 State Mandated fee that must be submitted with your request (AB1379).
- Mail or Drop off this application to one of the below locations.
- Please do not email us your application.
In-Person
200 Old Bernal – Permit Center
Lobby Hours: 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Drop Box
Brown box located at 200 Old Bernal (next to EV charging stations).
PO Box 520
Pleasanton, CA 94566
Close your Business License Account
- You must print, complete and sign this Closure Notice Form.
- Submit the Closure Notice in-person, email or by mail.
In-Person
200 Old Bernal – Permit Center
Hours: 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Drop Box
Brown box located at 200 Old Bernal (next to EV charging stations).
PO Box 520
Pleasanton, CA 94566
Tobacco Retail Permit
Effective January 1, 2021 – All businesses selling tobacco and tobacco related products must apply for a Tobacco Retailer Permit. New businesses must obtain Planning approval prior to applying for a Tobacco Retailer Permit.
For more information, please visit Tobacco Retailer Permitting page.
Pleasanton Business List Request
Legal Disclaimers
AB1607: Prevention of Gender-Based Discrimination: Business Establishments’ Legal Obligations
Information regarding this bill can be obtained thru this website in 6 required languages:
https://www.barbercosmo.ca.gov/consumers/gender_policy.pdf
- 성 차별 방지: 사업체의 법적 의무: https://www.barbercosmo.ca.gov/consumers/gender_policy_ko.pdf
- PREVENCIÓN DE LA DISCRIMINACIÓN POR GÉNERO: OBLIGACIONES LEGALES DE ESTABLECIMIENTOS COMERCIALES: https://www.barbercosmo.ca.gov/consumers/gender_policy_sp.pdf
- PHÒNG CHỐNG PHÂN BIỆT ĐỐI XỬ THEO GIỚI TÍNH: NGHĨA VỤ PHÁP LÝ CỦA CƠ SỞ KINH DOANH: https://www.barbercosmo.ca.gov/consumers/gender_policy_vt.pdf
- 防止基於性別的歧視：https://www.barbercosmo.ca.gov/consumers/gender_policy_trad.pdf
- 企業機構的法律義務: https://www.barbercosmo.ca.gov/consumers/gender_policy_trad.pdf
- PAG-IWAS SA DISKRIMINASYON BATAY SA KASARIAN: MGA LIGAL NA OBLIGASYON SA MGA GUSALI NG NEGOSYO: https://www.barbercosmo.ca.gov/consumers/gender_policy_tagalog.pdf
AB1379 was imposed by the state to increase the $1 state mandate fee to $4.00 for licensing years 2018 thru 2023. The State of California enacted SB1186 (Dutton; Special access: liability) in 2012 which imposed a $ 1.00 State fee on every applicant for a local business license or renewal (including all in-city commercial and home-based, all exempts, all non-profits, landlords, out -of-city and all contractors) and is required to be collected by all cities and counties throughout California, including the City of Pleasanton.
This law requires that you be provided the following notices: Under federal and state law, compliance with disability access laws is a serious and significant responsibility that applies to all California building owners and tenants with buildings open to the public. You may obtain information about your legal obligations and how to comply with disability access laws at the following agencies:
- The Division of the State Architect at www.dgs.ca.gov/dsa
- The Department of Rehabilitation at www.dor.ca.gov
- The California Commission on Disability Access at www.ccda.ca.gov
SB205 STORMWATER DISCHARGE COMPLIANCE. Any business required to obtain a storm water permit under the federal Clean Water Act through enrollment with the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System permit program must complete the companion NPDES Permit Enrollment Verification Form. Failure to demonstrate required enrollment within 90 days of applying can result in the denial of such business license application or renewal for insufficient information as required under PMC §§5.08.020 and 5.08.030.
For more information:
Administration Hours
Business License Office
Office Address
200 Old Bernal
Pleasanton, CA 94566
Mailing Address
PO Box 520
Pleasanton, CA 94566
Lobby Hours: 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Phone: (925) 931-5440
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