Welcome to the online access portal! We are pleased to offer our visitors access to government services online, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
To get started, please select one of the online activities below:
To get started, please select one of the online activities below:
Apply
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Submit a Business License Application
Start here if you are applying for a business license in the City for the first time.
Pay
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Pay a Balance Due
Start here to pay a balance due on an established account. Please do not use this option to begin the license renewal process.
Close
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Close a Business License
Start here if you do not plan to operate or conduct any business activity in the City.
Search
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Search for Licensed Business
Search for a business that is licensed with the City.
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Download Forms
If you are an In-City Business with a Commercial Location, you will need to upload a completed “Commercial Supplemental Form” to your web application.
Commercial Business License Supplemental Form.pdf file_download
Commercial Business License Supplemental Form.pdf file_download
If you are an In-City Business that is a Home Occupation, you will need to upload a completed “Home Occupation Permit Form” to your web application.
Home Occupation Permit Form .pdf file_download
Home Occupation Permit Form .pdf file_download
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Mobile Vendors and Solicitors
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Frequently Asked Questions
A business license is an annual tax for doing business within the City limits of Gilroy. The City of Gilroy Municipal Code requires that you obtain a license when you conduct any business activity within the City, even if your business is located OUTSIDE the City limits or you have a business license from another City. Any business based in the City must have a license as well. This includes home occupations, transient businesses (carts, door-to-door sales), and out of town businesses such as contractors and construction companies.
Conducting business in the City without a license can result in citations and fines. The business license is not transferable. Relocation, expansion, change in owner, change in name, change in type of business, all require a new business license application.
Conducting business in the City without a license can result in citations and fines. The business license is not transferable. Relocation, expansion, change in owner, change in name, change in type of business, all require a new business license application.
• If you handle food, including restaurants, bakeries, markets, grocery stores, or even a candy store that sells bulk candy, you need to have a valid and current Health Permit. If you do not have one, please contact Santa Clara County Environmental Health at 408-918-3400 to obtain instructions on the kinds of requirements, inspections and/or permits required.
• If using a fictitious name or DBA, contact the Santa Clara County Clerk’s Office.
• If you buy or sell tangible goods, contact the State Board of Equalization.
• If you need an employer tax ID, contact the I.R.S. and Franchise Tax Board.
• If using a fictitious name or DBA, contact the Santa Clara County Clerk’s Office.
• If you buy or sell tangible goods, contact the State Board of Equalization.
• If you need an employer tax ID, contact the I.R.S. and Franchise Tax Board.
Fire/CUPA Fees are due at the same time as your business license renewal period.
If you are an In-City Business with a Commercial Location, you will need to upload a completed “Commercial Supplemental Form” to your web application.
If you are an In-City Business that is a Home Occupation, you will need to upload a completed “Home Occupation Permit Form” to your web application.
If you are an In-City Business that is a Home Occupation, you will need to upload a completed “Home Occupation Permit Form” to your web application.