Business Licenses

Welcome to the Murrieta Business Licensing. Thank you for bringing your business to Murrieta. We wish you success!

Who Needs a Business License

Every person (1099) or entity planning to engage in business within city limits, regardless of whether the business is subject to taxation or not, must apply for a license, pay applicable fees, and obtain the appropriate approvals in order to procure a license.

"Business" means profession, trade, occupation, gainful activities, and all and every kind of professional, commercial, and industrial calling whether or not carried on for profit.

Questions

Please view our FAQ Frequently Asked Questions and Information page for business license related information and questions. If you have any additional questions not found on our webpage, our Business Licensing Staff is available during normal business hours to answer any additional questions you may have.

Online Services

We offer convenient online services available 24/7: Apply, Renew, Pay Balance, Closeout/Inactivate, Search for a Business, or Submit a Change of Address Request.

Online Application

Closeout-Inactive

Pay Balance

Renewal

Business Search

Change of Address Request

Secure Payments Accepted: Visa, MasterCard, and Discover.

Information & Forms

  1. About Your Murrieta Business License (PDF)
  2. Approved, Current, and Issued Licenses as of 6/1/19 (PDF)
  3. Business License Fees (PDF)
  4. Business License Requirements (PDF)
  5. Solicitor Fees, Process, and Information Form (PDF)
  6. Home occupation permit HOP with development code 2019.pdf