Business Licenses in Unincorporated San Mateo County
The San Mateo County Tax Collector's office issues business licenses for Unincorporated San Mateo County. The following is the list of businesses requiring a license:
- Peddlers and Solicitors
- Traveling shows, circuses, rodeos, and Exhibitions
- Pawn brokers, Secondhand dealers, and junk dealers
- Public dance
- Massage Establishment and Technician
- Bingo Games
- Mobile Food Preparation Unit
- Auction and closeout sales
- Fortune telling
Processing fee includes:
- Handling application upon receipt-directing application to board members for approval
- Collecting appropriate documents, license fees, and issuing a whiz receipt
- Issuance of license and badge when applicable
- Filing appropriate paperwork
- Tracking renewal dates and sending renewal notices
- Issuance of renewal license
Use Permits for Unincorporated San Mateo County
Anyone looking to open a business in Unincorporated San Mateo County should visit the Planning and Building Department and find out if their proposed business will require a Use Permit. Some business uses are restricted by the Zoning designations for a particular land use or building site. Businesses can be cited for a Use Violation if the appropriate Use Permit has not been obtained.