The City of La Cañada Flintridge Municipal Code (LCFMC) Section 6.16.010 mandates that:
No person shall engage in any business for which a business license is required without having taken out the proper license as prescribed in the business code and without complying with all regulations applicable to the business.
Before applying for a business license, you must register and create an account on the City’s ConnectLCF online portal.
RENEWAL:
You may renew your business license beginning July 1st. To do so, please log into your ConnectLCF dashboard and under, “My License” select “Renew.”
CONTRACTORS:
A Contractor license is required for contractors and subcontractors who conduct work in the City. When a property owner is being issued a building permit as an owner/builder, per LCFMC Section 6.20.050, a business license for Contractor based in City of La Canada Flintridge (Includes Homeowner as Contractor)” is required.
PERMIT RUNNERS, ARCHITECTS, DESGINERS AND ENGINEERS:
An annual Service/Professional” business license is required.
Apply for a New License
APPLYING FOR A BUSINESS LICENSE IS AS EASY AS 1, 2, 3, 4, 5!
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1 REGISTER |
All new business license applicants need to register and set up an account on ConnectLCF. For additional instructions on how to register visit our HOW TO GUIDES page. Your new account will allow you to check the status of your application, pay, and renew your business license. |
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APPLY for Your License |
Once you’ve logged in, you can access your account dashboard from the top left hand side of the top menu bar.
You can apply for a business license by clicking the “Apply” button. Click on “Licenses” to see a list of all available licenses and proceed with the application. You can pay by adding the fees to your “cart”. You can pay the application fee online with a credit card or you can print out the invoice and write a check payable to City of La Canada Flintridge. Please mail the check to One Civic Center Dr. La Cañada Flintridge, CA 91011. REMEMBER: Be sure to pay for your invoice to ensure the review process moves in a timely manner. CREDIT CARD PAYMENTS: Be aware the credit card processing company does charge a 2.5% transaction fee. |
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STAFF REVIEW |
Once you have applied and we have received payment for your business license, staff will review your application. Staff will verify it is complete and ensure all necessary City approvals are received before finalizing it. |
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4 PRINT LICENSE |
Once your license is issued, you will be notified by email. You can then print a copy from the “license record” on your ConnectLCF portal. That is it! You now have a valid license for the year. |
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VEHICLE DECALS |
If you are a contractor, City staff will send your contractor vehicle decals via US Postal Service after your license is issued. In the meantime, keep a copy of your business license in each vehicle as you are required to have proof of a current license to show the Sheriff should questions arise. Replace with your decals upon receipt. |
Renewing a Business License
RENEWING FOR A BUSINESS LICENSE IS AS EASY AS 1, 2, 3, 4!
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1 RENEW YOUR BUSINESS LICENSE |
Log into to you dashboard on ConnectLCF. The dashboard s located from the top left-hand side of the top menu bar after you have logged in. Go to your “My License” section of the dashboard and click on “Renew” for license which are ready to be renewed.
REMEMBER: Be sure to pay for your invoice to ensure the review process moves in a timely manner. CHECK PAYMENTS: Please mail the check to One Civic Center Dr. La Cañada Flintridge, CA 91011. CREDIT CARD PAYMENTS: Be aware the credit card processing company does charge a 2.5% transaction fee. |
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STAFF REVIEW |
Once you have applied for the renewal and we have received payment for your business license, staff will review your application. Staff will verify it is complete and ensure all necessary City approvals are received before finalizing it. |
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3 PRINT LICENSE |
Once your license is issued, you will be notified by email. You can then print a copy from the “license record” on your ConnectLCF portal. That is it! You now have a valid license for the year. |
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VEHICLE DECALS |
If you are a contractor, City staff will send your contractor vehicle decals via US Postal Service after your license is issued. In the meantime, keep a copy of your business license in each vehicle as you are required to have proof of a current license to show the Sheriff should questions arise. Replace with your decals upon receipt. |
We also have additional guides and videos which go with the written guides.
Transfer a Business License
Transfer a Business License to a New Owner
Make Changes to My License Information
Keeping your license information updated is helpful to ensure you don’t miss notices from the City and that we can contact you in case of emergency.
Update Existing Business License Information
Cancel/Inactivate My License
Cancel a Business License
Search Active Business License
Please use ConnectLCF Portal to Search for an Active Business License.
Tips on Using the Search Tool
Select License from the Search drop-down Menu:
Use the Advanced button to narrow your search to license which have a License Status is Issued (active licenses):
Solicitation Permit
Solicitation permit is required for any type of solicitation. You will also need a valid business license that you may apply online through the ConnectLCF portal.
Solicitation may only occur Monday-Sunday between the hours of 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM in residential zones and residential usage, and 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM in nonresidential zones (including mixed-use and nonresidential usage.)
Complete the Solicitation Application.
Please make sure you have a current business license before you apply. Also, please include a color copy of EACH solicitor State issued identification card
Submit all applications to:
City of La Cañada Flintridge
Business License
One Civic Center Drive
La Cañada Flintridge, CA 91011
View list of ISSUED SOLICITATION PERMITS.
State Business Notices
California
AB 783 (Ting) Single-User Restrooms
Start Date: January 1, 2024
Legislation: AB 783 (www.leginfo.legislature.ca.gov)
Under Business and Professions Code section 16000.2, you are hereby notified that Section 118600 of the Health and Safety Code requires you to identify all single-user toilet facilities in your business as all-gender toilet facilities on compliant signage.
Details are available in Section 118600 at:
https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=HSC§ionNum=118600
SB 748 Disability Access and Information
Start Date: January 1, 2024
Legislation: SB 748 (www.leginfo.legislature.ca.gov)
This bill requires a city, county, or city and county, in a separate document formatted as specified, to provide to that applicant a statement that the business may be subject to liability for failure to meet the legal obligation to comply with state and federal disability access laws, and information on how to obtain a CASp inspection, as specified.
Click here to download the required document.
AB 2164 (Lee) Disability Access: CASp Funding
Start Date: January 1, 2023
Legislation: AB 2164 (www.leginfo.legislature.ca.gov)
This bill requires a city or county issuing a business license to collect a $4.00 CASp fee for funding of certification and awareness for accessibility requirements and resources. This law removed the sunset provision and the collected amount to become permanent.
Details are available in Section 4467 at:
https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billNavClient.xhtml?bill_id=202120220AB2164
SB 205 (Hertzberg) Business License: Stormwater Discharge Compliance
Start Date: January 1, 2020
Legislation: SB 205 (www.leginfo.legislature.ca.gov)
Under Business and Professions Code section 16000.3, you are required demonstrate enrollment with stormwater discharge permits when applying for, or renewing, a business license with a city or county.
The following information shall be requested on applications and renewals:
Are you a business that is a regulated industry with stormwater discharge requirements in accordance with the SB 205 NPDES Permit Program? If so, please provide the SIC Number and Permit Number.
Details are available in Section 16000.3 at:
https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billTextClient.xhtml?bill_id=201920200SB205
AB 2184 (Chiu) Business License Personal Information
Start Date: January 1, 2020
Legislation: AB 2184 (www.leginfo.legislature.ca.gov)
Under Business and Professions Code section 16000.1, you can mask your current business license address with a certified service of process address. All the following are acceptable forms of identification CA DL, CA ID#, ITIN, SSN, FEIN, or municipal ID. Personal information collected for the purpose of a business license shall be confidential and not available to the public or disclosed without a warrant, subpoena, or court order.
The following information shall be requested on applications and renewals:
Per AB 2184, you may protect your residential address by providing a different Service of Process address in accordance with Sections 16000.1(a)(2) and 16100.1(a)(2) of the Business and Professions Code. To do so, please Apply in person – you may not apply online.
Details are available in Section 16000.1 at:
https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billNavClient.xhtml?bill_id=201720180AB2184
AB 1607 (Boerner Horvath) Gender Discrimination
Start Date: January 1, 2020
Legislation: AB 1607 (www.leginfo.legislature.ca.gov)
This bill requires a city or county issuing a business license to make available additional information regarding potential gender discrimination. The location to access the information is: https://www.dca.ca.gov/publications/
The following information shall be requested on applications and renewals:
Starting January 1, 2021, Assembly Bill 1607 requires the prevention of gender-based discrimination of business establishments. A full notice is available in English or other languages by going to here.
Details are available in Section 51.6 at:
https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billNavClient.xhtml?bill_id=201920200AB1607
AB 3002 (Grayson) Disability Access Information
Start Date: January 1, 2019
Legislation: AB 3002 (www.leginfo.legislature.ca.gov)
This bill requires a city or county issuing a business license to make available additional information regarding ADA requirements. The location to access the information is: https://www.dgs.ca.gov/DSA/Resources/Page-Content/Resources-List-Folder/AB-3002-Model-Notice
The following information shall be requested on applications and renewals:
Assembly Bill 3002 went into effect on January 1, 2019 which provides information regarding disability access requirements and resources to business owners.
To read the full notice, click here.
Details are available in Section 4469.5 at:
https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billNavClient.xhtml?bill_id=201720180AB3002
HELPFUL LINKS:
- California Department of Tax and Fee Administration:Retail business owners in California must register with the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration (CDTFA) and pay the State’s sales tax which applies to all retail sales of goods and merchandise except those sales specifically exempted by law. To learn more, visit: www.cdtfa.ca.gov
- CalGold: Business owners, visit the CalGold website at: www.calgold.ca.gov for assistance in locating the appropriate permit information for your business. Contact information can also be found for various agencies that administer and issue permits, including those for cities, counties, and various other departments.
