Contact Business License Division
We’re here to help. If your concern is an emergency, please call 9-1-1. If the concern is urgent, but not an emergency, please call (415) 485-3051 during business hours.
Submit your request or question in the form below and we’ll get back to you shortly.
City of San Rafael
Business License Division
1400 Fifth Avenue
San Rafael, CA 94901
BLRenewal@cityofsanrafael.org
(415) 485-3051
- Frequently Asked Questions
- In Town Business Licenses for retailers, professionals, home-based businesses, and most other physical locations within city limits (verify your location is in city limits on our zoning map)
- Out of Town Business Licenses for businesses like contractors, gardeners, or Christmas tree lot operators without a physical office in San Rafael
- Property Business Licenses for apartments or boarding houses
- Film Shoot Business Licenses for filming on public or private property