- Online: Select the above icon to apply for a business license online or to renew an existing business license.
Business License Office
Arcadia City Hall
240 West Huntington Drive
Arcadia, CA 91007
- By Mail: You can request a business license application by writing to:
Business License Office
Post Office Box 60021
Arcadia, CA 91066-6021
All portions of the license application pertaining to your business should be completed. It is important to state whether your business is owned solely by you, or whether it is a partnership, corporation or other form of ownership.
Operating a home based business is permitted in the City as long as certain standards are met. Visit the
Home Occupation Permit) page for more information.
Business licenses expire 12 months after payment. There is a 30 day grace period following the expiration date in which you can renew your license without a penalty. If you pay 31-60 days after the expiration you will be charged a 20% penalty; if you pay 61-90 days after expiration you will be charged a 60% penalty; and if you are 91 days or more late you will be charged a 100% penalty.
As a courtesy, business license renewal applications are mailed to each registered business in the City approximately one month prior to expiration. However, there is no obligation for the City to advise you that your license must be renewed. It is the responsibility of each business to keep its business license current. If you do not receive a renewal application, contact the Business License Office at (626) 574-5430.
All business license certificates must be displayed on the premises. For businesses not having a fixed address within the City, (i.e., contractor, gardeners, etc.) the business license must be in possession of the business operator while engaging in business in the City and must be made available upon request by any police officer or City staff.
Sample Business License Certificate
If you no longer operate your business in the City or your business has closed, please advise the Business License Office immediately. Failure to inform the Business License Office will result in your business license to remain active and accumulate annual fees and penalties. You may close your Business License online.
Business licenses are not transferrable; therefore, if there is a change of ownership, you must terminate your business license and have the new business owner apply for a new business license.
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