PLEASE NOTE:

Effective October 1, 2010, all General Business License applications must be submitted using the following online process or from one of our kiosks located at City Hall. We will no longer accept applications by mail or applications filled out by hand. No payment is required with the submission of the application.

Applications for Special Business Licenses must be submitted in person at City Hall. Special licenses are approved by the Police Department and fingerprinting is required. Please read the instructions below to determine if a special license is needed for your business.

WELCOME to the City of Elk Grove's Online General Business License Application Webpage.

All General Business License applications for new or relocated businesses must be submitted using the following online process or from one of our kiosks located at City Hall. No payment will be required with the submission of this form. Our Planning and Building Departments will review your application and contact you if there are zoning and permit requirements. Once reviews and approvals are complete and all requirements have been met, you will be notified that your Business License is ready to be picked up or mailed. Payment of $110.00 for a 2-year license will be due at that time.

NOTE: Applications for Special Business Licenses must be made in person at City Hall. Special Licenses are approved by the Police Department and fingerprinting is required. Click below for a list of businesses that require a Special License.

You are not eligible to apply online for the following types of business:

View non-eligible businesses: Antique Dealers-in firearms, jewelry, art objects, furniture or other valuables Automobile Dismantlers-and marketers of used parts for automobiles Mobile Automobile Repairs Circuses and Carnivals Sales of Concealable Firearms including gunpowder Home Repair Services without a State of California License Purchase or Sale of Metals including precious and scrap metals. Auto Towing Repossession or Storage of Automobiles or any item of value The Operator of Each Booth-flea market, farmer's market or auction Private Security Companies Tree Trimmers Motorcycle Sales-including new and used parts Wrecking Yards-including automobile dismantling Dating and Introduction Services Swimming Pool Cleaning Services Janitorial, Maid or Carpet Cleaning Services Pool Halls-one table or more is a pool hall Itinerant Food Vendors-mobile food vendors Movie and Television Productions-Film Permit Dance Clubs, Halls and Public Dances Taxicabs Medical Cannabis Cardrooms, Bingo Games, Bingo Parlors, Bingo Suppliers Pawnbrokers, Secondhand Dealers and Junk Dealers Junk Tire Storage Tobacco Retailer (requires additional application) Adult Related Establishments-Bathhouse, Massage, Escort Services Outdoor Festival

If applying for a business license from the list above, please Print Out the application, complete and bring to Elk Grove City Hall, 8401 Laguna Palms Way, Elk Grove, California. You will be required to apply for a Special License, which includes a background check from the Department of Justice.

Please note if you are a Tobacco Retailer, an additional application is required. Click here for application.

Getting Started

NAIC Code

Please begin the application process by selecting your NAICS code:
The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS, pronounced Nakes) was developed as the standard for use by Federal statistical agencies in classifying business establishments for the collection, analysis, and publication of statistical data related to the business economy of the U.S.

NAICS was developed under the auspices of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), and adopted in 1997 to replace the old Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) system. It was also developed in cooperation with the statistical agencies of Canada and Mexico to establish a 3-country standard that allows for a high level of comparability in business statistics among the three countries. NAICS is the first economic classification system to be constructed based on a single economic concept.