Commercial Business License

Business license applications are accepted through the City’s online portal at permits.cerritos.us. Please visit the online portal for instructions on setting up your account and applying for a City of Cerritos business license.

As part of your business license application, you will need to upload the following supporting documents in the portal:

• Statement of Use Letter — See Statement of Use Letter Instructions
• Applicant Agreement (Commercial)
• Property Owner’s Consent
• A copy of the owner's government-issued ID card
• County of Los Angeles Fire Department — Statement of Intended Use
• Site Plan — See Site Plan/Floor Plan Instructions
• Floor Plan — See Site Plan/Floor Plan Instructions
• If doing sales in Cerritos, a copy of your California Seller’s Permit
• If applicable, proof of non-profit status such as a letter of exemption from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) or 501(c)(3) form

For proposed school/education uses only, you will need to submit a Schedule of Classes in addition to the documents listed above.

Resubmit After Making Corrections

Upon submitting an application, you will be notified if corrections are required. To resubmit your application after making the required corrections, please follow the resubmittal instructions.

Renewals

To renew your City business license, please follow the renewal instructions on your renewal notice. Renewal notices are mailed and emailed 45 days before business license expiration.

Customer Satisfaction Survey

To help us better serve you, please take a short one-minute customer satisfaction survey to provide any feedback for improvement.

For More Information

Call the Business License Office at (562) 916-1236.