Obtain a Business License Online

You can apply for your business license online using the links below, or in person at the Cashier's Counter at City Hall, 505 Forest Avenue, Laguna Beach, CA. This brochure tells you everything you need to know. Once your business is up and running, consider joining the Laguna Beach Chamber of Commerce.

If you are a sole proprietor and would like to apply online for your initial business license in the City of Laguna Beach click here.

If you represent a corporation, LLC, or LP and would like to apply online for your initial business license in the City of Laguna Beach click here.

All business license applications must have a physical address listed. The City of Laguna Beach will not issue business licenses to virtual mailbox locations or P.O. Boxes.

Renew a Business License Online

If your business is one of the following, click here to renew your Variable Fees Business License. 
Artist
Craftsman
Entertainment 
Fabrication
Lawn and Garden
Manufacturing
Personal Services
Practicing professional (for instance: doctor, attorney, veterinarian)
Recreation
Rental of personal property or accommodations (for instance, Airbnb)
Retail
Wholesale

If your business is one of the following, click here to renew your Flat Fee Business License
Ambulance
Commodity
Fortune Telling
Insurance
Pool Table
Real Estate Broker Firm
Real Estate Sales Agent
Retail or Wholesale Pickup and Delivery
Stock Brokerage
Taxi and Passenger Vehicles

If you are a general contractor or a sub contractor, you can renew your Contractors Business License here.