Phone: (707) 464-7483, Fax: (707) 465-4405
Administrative Contact: Chrissy Rawlings
Office/Walk-up Hours: 7:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m., Monday - Thursday except Holidays.

Business License Portal (Coming Soon)

Business License FAQ
Business License Fees

BUSINESS LICENSE PROCEDURES
(For businesses within the City Limits)

• Complete the downloadable Business License Application or pickup an application form at the Water Dept. 
• Once application is submitted in person or by mail, City staff will submit the application for approval with the necessary departments including a fire inspection by Fire Marshall.
• Once approved by all departments and fire inspection has been completed and approved, a statement is mailed to customer with amount due.
• Once paid, City will mail license.

BUSINESS LICENSE PROCEDURES
(For CLASS O MARKET VENDOR businesses within the City Limits ONLY)

• Complete the downloadable Class O Business License Application or pickup an application form at the Water Dept.
• Return the completed application to the Water Dept with $19 payment.
• Once paid, City will mail license.

BUSINESS LICENSE PROCEDURES
(For businesses located outside the City Limits but come into the City conducting business or to make deliveries)

• Complete the downloadable Non-Resident Business License Application or pickup an application form at the Water Dept. 
• Once application is submitted in person or by mail, City staff will submit the application for approval with the necessary departments.
• Once paid, City will mail license.

RESOURCES

Other Resources:
Questions about filing your Business License Application & Approvals Needed:
City of Crescent City
Business License Department
(707)464-7483 ext. 221
Planning Department
(707)464-7483 ext. 236
Building Department
(707)464-7483 ext. 228
Fire Department
(707)464-2421

For help applying for a Business License:

City of Crescent City
Chrissy Rawlings
(707)458-4813
crawlings@crescentcity.org 

For information about grant programs that may be able to help you start or expand your business:

City of Crescent City
Bridget Lacey
(707)458-4814
blacey@crescentcity.org 

Questions about filing your Fictitious Business Name Statement:
County of Del Norte –Clerk/Recorder’s Office
981 H Street, Suite 160
Crescent City, CA 95531
(707) 464-7216
www.co.del-norte.ca.us

Questions about health permits (for food preparation/sale):
Del Norte County Community Development Department
Environmental Health Division
981 H Street, Suite 110
Crescent City, CA 95531
(707)465-0426
www.co.del-norte.ca.us

Questions about obtaining a seller’s permit:
California Department of Tax and Fee Administration
cdtfa.ca.gov

Questions about obtaining a contractor’s license:
Contractors State License Board
PO Box 26000
Sacramento, CA 95826
(800)321-2752
www.cslb.ca.gov

Financial Institutions, Insurance Companies and Veterans may be exempt from Business License fees, though are still required to obtain a Business License. Call the Business License desk at 707-464-7483 for details.