Business Information
City of Vacaville Business License
City of Vacaville Finance Division
650 Merchant Street
Vacaville, CA 95688
(707) 449-5129
Click here for Information about Business Licenses (FAQ’s).
Click here for a Business License Tax Application. (Interactive PDF)
Click here for the Business License Fee Schedule.
Home Occupation Permit
City of Vacaville Planning Department
650 Merchant Street
Vacaville, CA 95688
(707) 449-5140
Click here for a Home Occupation Permit form. (Interactive PDF)
A variance is necessary if business is in a residential area.
Transient Occupancy Tax
City of Vacaville Finance Division
650 Merchant Street
Vacaville, CA 95688
(707) 449-5129
Click here for Transient Occupancy Form. (Interactive PDF) Required for hotels, motels, and inns.
Solicitor’s (Peddler's) Permit
City of Vacaville - Police Department
630 Merchant St
Vacaville, Ca 95688
(707) 449-5229
Necessary if you plan to solicit in any Vacaville residential area. Business License must be approved prior to applying.
Filing a Corporation
Secretary of State
1500 11th St 3rd Floor RM 345
Sacramento, CA 95814
(916) 653-3365
www.sos.ca.gov
Exterior Business Signs
City of Vacaville - Community Development
650 Merchant St
Vacaville, CA 95688
(707) 449-5140 (Planning); (707) 449-5152 (Building)
For commercial locations within city limits – check with both the Planning and Building divisions regarding sign requirements.
Better Business Bureau
510 16th St suite #550
Oakland, CA 94612
(510) 238-1000
www.bbb.org
Taxi Companies or Drivers
City of Vacaville - Police Department
630 Merchant St
Vacaville, CA 95688
(707) 449-5229
Solano County Business License
Department of Resource Management
675 Texas Street, Suite 5500
Fairfield, CA 94533
(707) 784-6765
www.solanocounty.com
Must obtain if in the unincorporated area of Vacaville.
Fictitious Name Statement
County Clerk
675 Texas Street, Suite 1900
Fairfield, CA 94533
(707) 784-7510
www.solanocounty.com
Must use surname at beginning of title - i.e., SMITH'S CLOTHES need not apply. CLOTHES BY SMITH must apply. No checks or credit cards accepted need cash, cashier's check, or money order.
State Sales Tax Permit, or Seller’s Permit or Wholesale
State Board of Equalization
333 Sunset #330
Suisun City, CA 94585
(707) 428-2041
www.boe.ca.gov
You must have your Social Security card with you and a valid Business License if you have a Seller's Permit. Need if selling tangible personal property in CA.
State Employer Identification Number
EDD Office
3321 Power Inn Rd suite # 220
Sacramento, CA 95826
(888) 745-3886
www.edd.ca.gov
Must have if any employer is not a family member.
Federal Employer Identification Number
Internal Revenue Service
4340 Watt Ave.
Sacramento, CA 95821
(800) 829-4933
www.irs.gov
Must have if employee is not a family member. Download form SS4, fill out and call the number above.
California Certificate of Eligibility
California Department of Justice, Firearms
P.O. Box 820200
Sacramento, CA 94203
(916) 227-3703 (general information)
www.ag.ca.gov/firearms
California law requires dealers to have a Certificate of Eligibility, a Seller’s Permit, a Local Business License, and a valid FFL (see California Penal Code Section 12071).
Filing a Limited Partnership or Corporation
Secretary of State
1500 11th St 3rd Floor RM 345
Sacramento, CA 95814
(916) 653-3365
www.sos.ca.gov
Non-Profit (501-C3)
Secretary of State
(916) 657-5448
Same as above
Contractor’s
California State Contractors Board
9835 Goethe RD
Sacramento, CA 95826
(800) 321-2752
www.cslb.ca.gov
Must have if a job is more than $500 (labor & materials). All subcontractors must have a Business License as well as a Contractor’s License.
Automotive Repair License
Automotive Repair Bureau
10220 Systems Parkway #D
Sacramento, CA 95827
(800) 952-5210
www.dca.ca.gov
Garage or station with mechanics.
Health Department Number or Certification
Environmental Management
675 Texas St, Ste 5500
Fairfield, CA 94533
(707) 784-6765
www.solanocounty.com
For all restaurants or food vendors
Department of Consumer Affairs
Department of Consumer Affairs
400 R St #1080
Sacramento, CA 95814
(800) 952-5210
www.dca.ca.gov
Alcohol and Beverage Control
3810 Rosin Court Suite. 150
Sacramento, CA 95834 (916) 263-6900
www.abc.ca.gov
For all bars, restaurants, and liquor stores.
Child Care
Health & Human Services Agencies
101 Golf Course Dr Ste #A-230
Rohnert Park, CA 94928
(707) 588-5026 www.ccld.ca.gov
Must be state licensed if watching children from more than one family. Must have a City Business License and Home Daycare License if there are more than 8 children. Information available for elder care also.
Solano College Small Business Development Center
Solano College Small Business Development Center
360 Campus Ln Ste 102
Fairfield, CA 94534
(707) 864-3382
www.solanosbdc.org
General Information for all businesses
Vacaville Chamber of Commerce
300 Main Street
Vacaville, CA 95688
(707) 448-6424
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