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Business License
NEW LOCATION AS OF MONDAY, NOVEMBER 21ST, 2022
30448 RANCHO VIEJO RD. #110
SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, CA 92675
The Finance Department issues business licenses for all parties that conduct business within City limits, as defined by the City's Municipal Code. Applications are accepted in-person, by mail, and by email.
To apply for a business license, please complete a business license application and email it to: businesslicenses@sanjuancapistrano.org. If you need assistance, our customer service personnel are ready to help you at the City's temporary City hall located at 30448 Rancho Viejo Road, suite 110. Walk-ins are welcome, but appointments take precedence over walk-in. See link below if you want to schedule an appointment.
BUSINESS LICENSE APPOINTMENT (Link)
Renew Business License
Businesses - In-City
- Business License Application (PDF)
- In- City Businesses must also complete one of the following:
- For commercial addresses: Urban Runoff Form (PDF)
- For residential addresses: Home Occupation Permit (PDF)
Businesses - Out of City
Special Event "Umbrella" Licenses
For special events that will be featuring multiple vendors, the special event coordinator must file with the Business License Department an application for an "umbrella" business license to cover their out-of-City concessions/ vendors. The individual vendors for these events are not required to obtain their own licenses when listed under an "umbrella" business license.