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The City of San Marcos requires all businesses within city limits to have a valid business license. Doing business in the city, even temporarily, is defined as being located in or entering into the city to conduct business. This includes businesses based in other cities that enter San Marcos as part of their work, such as contractors and delivery companies.
The City’s online License renewal software is currently down. We do apologize for this inconvenience. If you would like to email your completed/signed renewal form and pay over the phone with a debit/credit card, please call the cashier at (760) 744-1050, Ext. 3272 for instructions on how to proceed.
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Apply for a new business license in person or by mail
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More Information:
Senate Bill 205 Stormwater Discharge Compliance Requirements - January 1, 2020
State Imposed Fee - January 1, 2018
San Marcos Municipal Code relating to Business Licenses
File a Fictitious Name Statement
Apply for a Seller's Permit
Regulatory License/Permit
If you conduct business under any of the following categories, a separate regulatory license/permit must be obtained that will require special processing. This is in addition to a business license. To obtain additional information and an application packet, please call (760) 744-1050 and the appropriate extension listed below.
License Type | Contact |
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Amusement License | (760) 744-1050, ext. 3204 |
Bingo License | (760) 744-1050, ext. 3111 |
Dance License | (760) 744-1050, ext. 3204 |
Entertainment Establishment License | (760) 744-1050, ext. 3204 |
Firearms License | (760) 744-1050, ext. 3111 |
Massage Establishment License | (760) 744-1050, ext. 3101 |
Nonprofit Solicitation License | (760) 744-1050, ext. 3111 |
Solicitor License | (760) 744-1050, ext. 3111 |
Taxicab Permit | (760) 744-1050, ext. 3111 |
Finance Department | Business Licenses |
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1 Civic Center Drive San Marcos, CA 92069 (760) 744-1050 |
(760) 744-1050, ext. 3101 smbusinesslicense@san-marcos.net |