Business License

All persons or firms doing business within the City of La Cañada Flintridge must have a valid Business License by local ordinance. This include store fronts, professional offices, contractors, farmer’s market vendors, food trucks, solicitors, and home-based businesses.

Don’t forget, the La Canada Flintridge Chamber of Commerce and Community Association is available providing both resources and programs to businesses within the community, you can find more information at: lacanadaflintridge.com

NOTICE: THE CITY DOES NOT SPONSOR OR ENDORSE ANY SPECIFIC VENDORS SOLICITING FOR BUSINESS OR WORK.

NEW LICENSES: You may apply for your license/home occupation permit without having to come in to City Hall, through the City’s CONNECTLCF SYSTEM.

RENEWAL (beginning May 1st): You may renew your business license beginning May 1st. Renewals are done through the ConnectLCF portal. Log into your ConnectLCF dashboard. You will be able to renew from “My License” section of your dashboard. Clicking “Renew” for the licenses which are eligible for renewal. Please visit our How To Guides for step by step instructions.

You can apply for all business license types online through our web portal, “ConnectLCF.”

Before applying, you must register and create an account. You will also find useful HOW TO GUIDES the ConnectLCF portal.

Please choose one of the following options in order to proceed:

Apply for a New License

APPLYING FOR A BUSINESS LICENSE IS AS EASY AS 1, 2, 3, 4, 5!

REGISTER

See How To Guides

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.

APPLY for Your License

See How To Guides

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.

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.

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.

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.

Here is How to Register Guide

Plus How to Apply

We also have additional guides and videos which go with the written guides.

Renewing a Business License

RENEWING FOR A BUSINESS LICENSE IS AS EASY AS 1, 2, 3, 4!

RENEW YOUR BUSINESS LICENSE

See How To Guides

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.

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.

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.

VEHICLE DECALS

We also have additional guides and videos which go with the written guides.

Transfer a License to a New Owner

Transfer a Business License

Transfer a Business License to a New Owner

Please use this form to submit a request to transfer an active business license to a new owner. You will need your Business License Number and a PDF letter from the current owner requesting transfer to the new owner.

New Business Owner MUST have a ConnectLCF* account before the City can process the request.(Required)

Acknolwedged

*To register for a ConnectLCF account, please click here.

Business License Number(Required)

Current Business Owner's Name(Required)

First Last

New Business Owner's Name(Required)

First Last

Current Business Owner's Email(Required)

New Business Owner's Email (ConnectLCF associated email)(Required)

Effective Date of the Transfer - must be mm/dd/yyyy format(Required)

MM slash DD slash YYYY

Authorization Letter for the Transfer(Required)

Accepted file types: pdf, Max. file size: 50 MB.

Please upload a signed authroization letter from current owner authorizing the transfer of business to the new owner. Full name of the current and new owner must listed.

Message

Provide any notes or comments regarding your request.

“I acknowledge that I am hereby transferring this business license and its associated rights effective today and will no longer be licensed to transact business in the City of La Canada Flintridge until a license is renewed or re-instated in my name.”(Required)

Acknowledged

Sign Name(Required)

First Last

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Comments

This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.

Making Changes to My License Information

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

Please use this form to submit a request to update specific information on an existing business license. THIS IS NOT THE RENEWAL PROCESS. PLEASE USE CONNECTLCF FOR THE RENEWAL PROCESS. You will need your Business License Number and a PDF letter of authorization from the current owner.

Business License Number(Required)

Business Owner's Name(Required)

First Last

Business Owner's Email(Required)

Effective Date of the Cancellation - must be mm/dd/yyyy format(Required)

MM slash DD slash YYYY

What would you like to modify?(Required)

Provide details as to what you are requesting to update.

Authorization Letter for the Cancellation(Required)

Accepted file types: pdf, Max. file size: 50 MB.

Please upload a signed authorization letter from the business owner authorizing the cancellation.

I acknowledge that I am hereby request to update this business license effective today and I am authorized to make sure request.(Required)

Acknowledged

Sign Name(Required)

First Last

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Comments

This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.

Cancel/Inactivate My License

Cancel a Business License

Please use this form to submit a request to cancel an active business license. You will need your Business License Number and a PDF letter of authorization from the current owner. Refunds are prorated for the remaining quarter(s) of the license year.

Business License Number(Required)

Business Owner's Name(Required)

First Last

Business Owner's Email(Required)

Request to(Required)

Cancel Above Business License

Effective Date of the Cancellation - must be mm/dd/yyyy format(Required)

MM slash DD slash YYYY

Authorization Letter for the Cancellation(Required)

Accepted file types: pdf, Max. file size: 50 MB.

Please upload a signed authorization letter from the business owner authorizing the cancellation.

Message

Provide any notes or comments regarding your request.

I acknowledge that I am hereby deactivating this business license effective today and will no longer be licensed to transact business in the City of La Canada Flintridge until the license is renewed or re-instated(Required)

Acknowledged

Sign Name(Required)

First Last

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Phone

This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Search for 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):

See How To Guides, for more in depth guide.

List of Licensed Contractors

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.

Sidewalk Vending Application