Business Licenses

Thank you for your interest in doing business in the City of Clayton. If you will be conducting business within the City of Clayton and need to apply for a business license or renew your existing business license, you’ve come to the right place! We are pleased to offer online options for all business licenses. Payments can be made by Visa, MasterCard, Discover, or American Express online.

For information on how to register for permits and licenses and how to file and report taxes correctly, please visit the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration’s website at: www.cdtfa.ca.gov

For business owners that need assistance finding the appropriate permit information for their business or for more information on various agencies that administer and issue permits, including those for cities, counties, and various other departments, including ours, please visit: www.calgold.ca.gov

The City of Clayton recognizes the value and importance of a strong and varied business community. We appreciate our businesses and residents with a long-term investment in our community. Please see our frequently asked questions (FAQs) for answers to some of our common business license questions.

IMPORTANT NOTICE FOR BUSINESS LICENSE APPLICANTS:

California Assembly Bill 3002 went into effect on January 1, 2019, requiring cities and counties to provide additional information regarding disability access requirements and related resources to business owners applying for business licenses.  To read the full notice in English click here.  Pursuant to California law, this informational notice is also available in Spanish, Chinese, Tagalog, Vietnamese and Korean.