MONTEREY COUNTY TAX COLLECTOR
MARY A ZEEB, TREASURER – TAX COLLECTOR
P.O. BOX 891, SALINAS, CA 93902-0891
PHONE 831-755-5017; FAX # 831-759-6623
EMAIL: [email protected]
Date: _________________
Deputy: _______________
License # ______________
For Internal Use Only
BUSINESS LICENSE APPLICATION
Instructions: Please print or type. All fields marked with an (*) are required. Incomplete applications will not be processed. For additional
information, please refer to the Business License Application Instruction Form.
SECTION ONE: APPLICANT INFORMATION
*Applicant:
*Telephone Number:
* All persons and/or entities having an interest in the enterprise must be listed. Attach additional sheet if needed.
*Agent Name:
*Agent Title:
*Trade Name (DBA):
*Business Mailing Address:
(Number & Street)
(City)
*Email Address:
(Zip Code)
Website:
*Business Tax ID:
*Business Type:
(State)
*Business Start Date:
[ ] Sole Proprietorship
[ ] Corporation
[ ] LLC
*Agent for Service of Process:
*Mailing Address:
[ ] Partnership
[ ] Other:
*Telephone Number:
(Number & Street)
(City)
(State)
(Zip Code)
SECTION TWO: BUSINESS LOCATION
*Principal Place of Business:
*APN:
* Owner’s Mailing Address:
(Number & Street)
(City)
(State)
(Zip Code)
(City)
(State)
(Zip Code)
*Property Owner:
(Number & Street)
For Leased Properties:
*Expiration Date of Lease:
*Lessor’s Name, Address & Telephone Number:
* Lessee’s Name, Address Telephone Number:
SECTION THREE: BUSINESS INFORMATION & REQUIRED FEE
REQUIRED FEE:
Business License
$ 226.00
*Describe the exact nature of the business:
Gov. Code Sec. 4469
$ 1.00
TOTAL DUE:
$227.00
**Please make your checks payable to:
Monterey County Tax Collector
*Number of Employees:
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SECTION FOUR: ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS & SIGNATURE
This application is submitted only after reviewing the Business License Application Instruction Form.
This application is submitted with payment of the non-refundable fee of $227 and all applicable required documents identified
in Section Four of the Business License Application Instruction Form.
Pursuant to Government Code Section 4469 an additional fee of $1.00 will be added to every business license issued and
subsequent renewal. See the Business License Application Instruction Form for additional information concerning this fee.
A license granted pursuant to Monterey County Code, Chapter 7.02 does not permit any occupation or activity of any kind which is
prohibited by any other County regulation or by any state statute, law, rule, order or regulation.
I declare under penalty of perjury of the laws of the State of California that the information provided herein is true and
correct.
Signature of Owner/Agent
Print Name and Title
Date
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BUSINESS LICENSE APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
SECTION ONE: APPLICANT INFORMATION
Applicant: The applicant for the business shall be the operator of the businesses. Every application for a business
license required by Monterey County Code, Chapter 7.02, is executed under penalty of perjury, so please take time
to ensure accuracy of the information set forth therein. If the applicant is a corporation, the name shall be set forth
exactly as it appears on the articles of incorporation. If the applicant is a limited liability company, the name shall
be exactly as set forth in its articles of organization. If the applicant is a partnership, the name of each general
partner must be stated. If one or more of the partners is a corporation, the provisions of this section as to corporate
applicants shall apply. If the individual signing the application is an agent for the operator, the applicant shall
submit written, signed authorization by the operator or other equivalent legal instrument authorizing the agent to
act on behalf of and assume responsibility for the operator with respect to the business license. The names of all
other persons having an interest in the enterprise shall be listed. Please attach additional sheet if needed.
Fictitious Names: A license may be issued under a fictitious name, only if all provisions of Section 17900 et seq. of
the Business and Professions Code have been complied with. Otherwise, all licenses will be issued in the true name
of the individual or individuals.
Agent: If the individual signing the application is an agent for the operator, the agent's full legal name must be
identified. Note: The applicant must submit written, signed authorization by the operator or other equivalent legal
instrument authorizing the agent to act on behalf of and assume responsibility for the operator with respect to the
business license.
Agent Title: If the individual signing the application is an agent for the operator, the agent must identify his/her
official title within the enterprise.
Trade Name/DBA: Identify any and all names under which the applicant will be doing business within Monterey
County.
Business Mailing Address: If the applicant is a corporation or company, the mailing address identified must be
that of an officer who is duly authorized to accept the service of legal process.
Business Tax ID: For sole proprietors, the business identification number may be the same as the individual's
social security number (SSN) or individual taxpayer identification number (ITIN). An ITIN is a tax processing
number only available for certain nonresident and resident aliens, their spouses, and dependents who cannot get a
SSN. A federal tax identification number (FIN or TEIN) is required for all partnerships, corporations, and limited
liability companies. This number is obtained from the Internal Revenue Service.
Business Start Date: The date business activity began in Monterey County.
Business Type: Identify the legal structure of the applicant.
Agent for Service of Process/Telephone/Address: If the applicant is a corporation or company, the name and
mailing address of an officer who is duly authorized to accept the service of legal process must be identified, along
with contact information including mailing address and telephone number.
SECTION TWO: BUSINESS LOCATION
Principal Place of Business: Identify the exact location of the business including the Assessor’s Parcel Number
and street address or the route or territory to be covered if no fixed place of business.
Assessor’s Parcel Number: The assessor’s parcel number, or APN, is a number assigned to parcels of real
property by the Monterey County Assessor. If you do not know the APN for the principal place of business, you
obtain it by contacting the Monterey County Assessor’s Office at (831) 755-5035.
Property Owner/Address: Identify the name and address of the owner of the property where the business is
located.
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For Leased Properties: If the property is leased, identify the name and address of the lessor and/or lessees of the
property where the business is located, if the location of the business is based on a lease or option to lease the
location.
SECTION THREE: BUSINESS INFORMATION & REQUIRED FEE
Required Fees: The application must be submitted with the nonrefundable fee of $227.00. Applications received
without the required fee will not be processed.
Number of Employees: Identify the total number of people employed by the business.
Describe the Exact Nature of the Business: Provide a detailed description of the exact nature of the business
and provide a description of the building. Please attach additional sheets of paper if the space provided is
insufficient to accurately detail the business activities and the building description.
SECTION FOUR: ACKNOWLEDGEMETNS & SIGNATURE
Review Acknowledgments: Review the statements in this section in detail to ensure you understand them. If
you have questions about the content of any of these statements, contact the Treasurer-Tax Collector’s office.
Required Documents: There are a number of documents which must be submitted simultaneously with the
Business License Application in order for the Application to be considered complete. Those documents are:
1. For corporations: A copy of the Articles of Incorporation Filed with the State of California.
2. For Individuals signing on behalf of the Applicant: Written, signed authorization by the Applicant or
other equivalent legal instrument authorizing the individual to act on behalf of and assume
responsibility for the Applicant with respect to the business license.
3. A copy of the driver’s license or government issued identification card if the applicant is an individual.
4. A copy of the current sales tax permit issued by the State of California Board of Equalization, as
required by Revenue and Taxation Code §6066, as applicable.
5. Copies of all applicable permits and licenses required by the State of California to engage in business.
6. Copies of all applicable permits and licenses required by the County of Monterey to engage in business,
both generally and at the specific location of the business.
7. Proof of worker’s compensation insurance or basis for exemption.
Government Code §4469: 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 (www.dgs.ca.gov/dsa/Home.aspx); The Department of
Rehabilitation (www.rehab.cahwnet.gov); The California Commission on Disability Access (www.ccda.ca.gov). All
Business Licenses issued or renewed by the County will include a $1.00 fee pursuant to Gov. Code §4469 to fund
increased certified access specialties (CASp) services for the public.
Signing the Form: After a careful review of the acknowledgments provided in Section Four of the Application, sign
and date the form, then print your name and title in the space provided.
ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS:
Should you have additional questions, which were not addressed in these instructions, please contact the TreasurerTax Collector’s Office.
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