Business License Information

Who needs a Business License?

Any individual, partnership, corporation or non-profit organization that wishes to conduct business within the City of Villa Park must obtain a Business License. Villa Park Municipal Code Section 8-1.3. "no person shall commence, transact or carry on any business, trade, profession, calling or occupation in the City without first having procured a license from the City so to do or without complying with all applicable provisions of this section."

The City provides you with three options for obtaining a City of Villa Park Business License:

1. You may complete a Business License Application for businesses based INSIDE (such as commercial or home based businesses), or businesses based OUTSIDE the City of Villa Park. Print it out and mail it in with your total due to the address listed below.

2. You may contact our office at (714) 998-1500, and an application will be mailed or faxed to you.

3. If you wish to apply in person, our office hours are listed below.

City of Villa Park
Business License Division
17855 Santiago Boulevard
Villa Park, CA 92861
Phone: (714) 998-1500
Fax: (714) 998-1508

Hours: Monday-Thursday from 8:00 am to 6:00 pm, and Fridays from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.

The application for a Business License must be completed in its entirety to be accepted. It is important to be specific in your business description, ownership information, and to provide a legible signature.

Other Business License Issues

Business License Administrative Fee
Each new application for a Business License must include an administrative fee of $30 and the minimum tax ($50). The processing fee is non-refundable.

License Renewal
Renewals of Business Licenses are mailed during the month they expire. You are given a 30-day grace period to renew. Businesses located within the City of Villa Park are based on gross receipts in arrears. Therefore, your renewal must indicate your business's gross receipts for the last 12 months prior to the expiration date.

Renewal Processing Fee
Each renewal will have a $30 renewal administrative fee shown on the form. This amount needs to be added to the total tax and any other applicable fees due in order to renew your license.

Penalties for Late Renewal
Late penalties are assessed at 10% per month. Failure to receive a renewal notice does not relieve the business owner of the responsibility for renewing the Business License.

Termination of Business
Please contact the Business License Division should you terminate your business.