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Inactive Business Licenses

If you have a previous business license which is no longer active, please contact the City at 408-586-3100.

Fees

Effective July 1, 2022, Transaction Fees are as follows: 

  • Credit and Debit Card Processing - 2.9%, minimum of $2
  • ACH/eCheck Processing - $1.25 per transaction
  • ACH/eCheck Return - $10 per event
  • Chargebacks - $25 per event

View the Business License Fee Schedule (PDF).

Business License Record Change

Complete the Business License Record Change Form (PDF) and send payment of $5 to:

  • Request for a duplicate certificate
  • Change the business name
  • Cancel the business license ($5 fee does not apply)

Commercial Businesses

Forms can be printed to be mailed/dropped off at City Hall via Night Drop-Box and for prompt service applications can be submitted via our email to the Building Department.

Please submit forms by email to Building Permit Center to receive Building’s approval. Upon Building’s approval, application will be forwarded to Planning Department for final approval. Once Planning’s approval signature is obtained, fees will be emailed and application with payment can be mailed to the City of Milpitas, Business License at 455 E Calaveras Boulevard, Milpitas, CA 95035 or can be paid online.

Documents

Home-Based Businesses

Please submit forms by email to the Planning Department to receive Planning’s approvals. Once Planning’s approval signature is obtained, fees will be emailed and application with payment can be mailed to:
City of Milpitas - Business License
455 E Calaveras Boulevard
Milpitas, CA 95035

Effective January 1, 2020, per Assembly Bill 234, California cities may no longer charge Fire Permit nor Business License Fees to Large Family Home Daycares.

Documents

State Licensed Contractors

Application

The Business License Application (PDF) can be submitted online or mailed to:
City of Milpitas - Business License
455 E Calaveras Boulevard
Milpitas, CA 95035

Include payment for fees which is $89 for six months or $104 for one year.

Renewal Notices

Renewal Notices for State Licensed Contractors are sent out 45 days before the license expiration date. Please contact the City if you have not received your renewal notice.

Businesses Located Outside of the City of Milpitas

The Business License Application (PDF) can be submitted online or mailed to:
City of Milpitas - Business License
455 E Calaveras Boulevard
Milpitas, CA 95035

Please contact the Finance Department at 408-586-3100 to determine the fees to be paid.