How to Update or Change your Business Information

Licensees are required to notify the Business License unit of any changes to their business that affects their license. Some changes may have little impact on the business license while others may require additional fees or a new application. If you have a current Santa Monica business license and any of the changes below have occurred, please complete the appropriate change of information form:

  • Change of legal entity name or DBA
  • Expand or change locations
  • Update or change the entity owners/officers
  • Updated existing business activity (i.e. a restaurant adding live entertainment to their current operations)
  • Updated contact information (telephone number, email address or mailing address)

Note: Business licenses are not transferable and certain changes may require that a new business license be obtained. The following changes are examples of situations which require a new application be filed with the Business License unit:

  • Change in legal entity, (i.e. change from sole proprietor to corporation)
  • Add an additional business activity
  • Purchase of an existing business

Note: If your physical location in the City has changed, download and complete the applicable form(s) below. 

Please see the submittal methods below to return the documents to the Business License office for processing. If any fees are due an invoice will be issued once processing is complete. 

Continue the Process:

Online

  1. Complete and Submit Account Update Request

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    Submit the account update request, HERE.  

    Note: If your physical location in the City has changed, download and complete the applicable form(s) below. 

    Please see the submittal methods below to return the documents to the Business License office for processing. If any fees are due an invoice will be issued once processing is complete. 

Email

  1. Gather and Complete Appropriate Documents

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    If you have a current Santa Monica business license and any changes have occurred, please complete the appropriate change of information form:

    • For a business located within the City, complete the In City form for a residential or commercial business.
    • For a business located outside the City, complete the out of city form.

    Note: If your physical location in the City has changed, download and complete the applicable form(s) below. 

    Please see the submittal methods below to return the documents to the Business License office for processing. If any fees are due an invoice will be issued once processing is complete. 

  2. Submit Account Update Request

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    Email all completed forms to: Business.License@santamonica.gov

    Be sure to include the appropriate permits and payment if the physical location of the business has changed.

Mail

  1. Gather and Complete Appropriate Documents

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    If you have a current Santa Monica business license and any changes have occurred, please complete the appropriate change of information form:

    • For a business located within the City, complete the In City form for a residential or commercial business.
    • For a business located outside the City, complete the out of city form.

    Note: If your physical location in the City has changed, download and complete the applicable form(s) below. 

    Please see the submittal methods below to return the documents to the Business License office for processing. If any fees are due an invoice will be issued once processing is complete. 

  2. Submit Account Update Request

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    Mail the completed forms to:

    City of Santa Monica

    Business License Unit

    P.O. Box 2200

    Santa Monica, CA 90407-2200


    Be sure to include the appropriate permits and payment if the physical location of the business has changed.

In-Person

  1. Gather and Complete Appropriate Documents

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    If you have a current Santa Monica business license and any changes have occurred, please complete the appropriate change of information form:

    • For a business located within the City, complete the In City form for a residential or commercial business.
    • For a business located outside the City, complete the out of city form.

    Note: If your physical location in the City has changed, download and complete the applicable form(s) below. 

    Please see the submittal methods below to return the documents to the Business License office for processing. If any fees are due an invoice will be issued once processing is complete. 

  2. Submit Account Update Request

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    Forms can be accepted in person by appointment. Click HERE to make an appointment. 

    Bring your completed forms to the Business License office located at:

    City of Santa Monica

    City Hall East

    1685 Main Street

    Santa Monica, CA 90401


    Be sure to include the appropriate permits and payment if the physical location of the business has changed.  If you arrive after office hours, you may use the drop box located out side our offices. Please use the box marked "Finance" and be sure to have your documents in an envelope marked for the business license office. 

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