FAQs • Colton, CA • CivicEngage

When do I need to renew my Business License?: Once you have obtained a Business License, which is valid for one (1) year, a renewal will automatically be sent to the mailing address of record approximately two weeks before the expiration date. If you do not receive a renewal notice before the expiration date of the Business License, please contact the Business License Division. Failure to receive a renewal notice does not relieve the business owner of his/her responsibility to renew the Business License nor is it grounds for waiving any penalties/late fees due.

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Business License

1. How do I get an application for a City of Colton Business License?: Applications are available online or at the Development Services Department, 659 North La Cadena Drive. Please call (909) 370-5079 to request an application by mail or fax.

2. How much does a Business License cost?: $91.00 per year, and/or a one-time fee of $50.00 for a Home Occupation Permit if the business is conducted from a home in Colton. $290.00 for a Business Occupancy Permit if the business is conducted from a commercial site in Colton.

3. What if my business is home-based?: Every business conducted from a home in the City of Colton must have a Business License and a Home Occupation Permit. Both applications must be submitted together, along with payment, to the Development Services Department at 659 North La Cadena Drive.

4. Where do I get the application for a Home Occupation Permit?: Applications are available online at www.ci.colton.ca.us or at the Development Services Department, 659 North La Cadena Drive. Please call (909) 370-5079 to request an application by mail or fax.

5. How long does it take to receive a Business License?: Business Licenses are mailed out approximately 2 to 3 weeks after an application has been submitted and the $91.00 fee.

6. What if I sell my business?: A Business License is not transferable. The License is terminated when business ownership changes. The new owner will be responsible for obtaining his/her own Business License.

7. When do I need to renew my Business License?: Once you have obtained a Business License, which is valid for one (1) year, a renewal will automatically be sent to the mailing address of record approximately two weeks before the expiration date. If you do not receive a renewal notice before the expiration date of the Business License, please contact the Business License Division. Failure to receive a renewal notice does not relieve the business owner of his/her responsibility to renew the Business License nor is it grounds for waiving any penalties/late fees due.

8. How do I obtain a Fictitious Business Name?: Fictitious Business Names are filed with the County of San Bernardino Recorder-Clerk's Office. To contact the Recorder-Clerk's Office, call (909) 387-8306 or visit their website. Inland Empire Community Newspaper will file the Fictitious Business Name with the County Recorder and publish your Fictitious Business Name statement. Contact Inland Empire Community Newspaper, (909) 381-9898. San Bernardino Recorder-Clerk Website

9. How do I obtain a Resale, Seller's, or Sales Tax Permit?: To obtain a Seller's Permit, contact the State Board of Equalization at (800) 400-7115, or visit their website. State Board of Equalization Website.