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The purpose of Temecula's business licensing service is to provide a registry of businesses in the incorporated area. It is also intended to protect the interests of legitimate businesses in the City from unfair competition with businesses operating in violation of federal, state, and local laws.
This program is not intended to impose any form of taxation on the business community nor to collect in fees more money than is necessary to recover the administrative costs of processing an application for the issuance or renewal of a business certificate.
All Business Licenses expire on January 31, and it is the business owner's responsibility to renew the license.
Anyone doing business within the Temecula city limits is required to have a license; see Temecula Municipal Code Section 5.04.030, "Certificate Required".
Step #1 – Read through Resources to Open a Business to determine what type of permits are needed for your business. Contact any agencies required for your business before filling out the business license application (i.e. – Health Department if handling food, City of Temecula Planning Department if business is run out of home, Alcoholic Beverage Control if selling alcohol, etc.)
Click here for all the phone numbers you need for contacting agencies required for you business.
Solicitors will need to apply for the City's business license, and then contact the Temecula Police Department at 951-506-1408 to apply for a solicitor's license.
Step #2 – Download the Business License application (pdf). This is a PDF document, so you will need the free Adobe Acrobat Reader in order to access the Business License application. If it is not already installed on your computer, make sure you download the Reader before you try downloading any PDFs.
Step #3 – Fill out application, sign and turn in to Temecula City Hall with the $35.00 Business License Registration fee. This may be done by mail or by coming in to City Hall. There is no fee for non-profit organizations. If you are operating a business from your home it is recommended that you come to City Hall as your application will have to go through the Planning Department.
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