Get a Business License

All businesses operating in the City of Lakewood need a business license.

Follow the steps below to submit your application for approval.

Payment is not collected in advance.  You will be notified of the amount due once approved.

Call

Call 562-866-9771, extension 2622 for information on the business license process. 

Business licenses cannot be handled by phone; a hard copy application is required.

Visit

If you prefer to apply for your business license in person, Lakewood's Administrative Services department staff will be happy to help. 

 

Step 1.Complete the application form and print a copy

A hard copy of the completed form is required to process the business license request.

  • Select the proper form from the "Related Information" section posted on this page.
  • Call or email if you have a question about which form to use.

Step 2.Visit the Administrative Services Counter at City Hall 

Bring the completed form to the Administrative Services Counter, located nearest the Clark Avenue entrance to City Hall.

 

Step 3.Wait for approval before submitting payment

Your form will be processed and, once approved, you will be notified of the amount due.

Payment is not collected when you submit the business license application.

Mail

Step 1.Open the business license application form

  • Select the proper form from the documents posted under "Related Information" on this page.
  • If you're not sure, call Administrative Services for help.

Step 2.Complete the form and print a copy

A hard copy of the completed form is required to process the business license request. No email or online submissions are accepted at this time.

Step 3.Mail the form to City Hall 

City of Lakewood
Business License Division
P.O. Box 220
Lakewood, CA 90714

Do not include payment!

Step 4.Wait for approval before submitting payment

Your form will be processed and, once approved, you will be notified of the amount due.