Apply for a Business License

Step 1.Prepare Required Documents

• Sole Proprietors: One form of identification (Driver's License, Birth Certificate, Passport
• Sole Proprietors: Click HERE(PDF, 85KB)  to complete the Licensing and Verification Sheet
• Bill of Sale (required for change of ownership)

• Business License Fee Payment Options:

The annual General Business License and Home Occupation License fee is $80.00 and is based on a calendar year. Fees are prorated monthly.

The annual Public Market License fee is $20.00 and is based on a calendar year. Public Market License fess are not prorated.

• Online:  A credit card payment can be made on your portal once your application has been approved. Renewals can also be paid through your portal.
  • Over the phone: A credit card payment can be made over the phone upon approval of your application or renewal.
  • In Person: Our office can accept check, money order, cash or credit card for payment of your business license or renewal.

Step 2.Go to the Customer Portal to create your account and apply for your license

All businesses located in a commercial space are required to have a Certificate of Occupancy (C of O) to occupy a commercial property. 

Also the following may apply:

A Certificate of Occupancy (C of O) is often obtained through the Tenant Improvement (TI) process. However, a new C of O can be issued without a TI plan for minor changes to businesses such as:

• Moving into a commercial space that was formally occupied by a similar business. For example an accounting firm moves into a former law office space.

• Restaurants making no changes to the cooking line, appliance type or location

• No structural changes to the tenant space.

• Only making cosmetic changes such as new paint and carpet

• Change of ownership.

The Investigative Inspection Permit confirms that construction work is not being performed that requires a Tenant Improvement Plan. 

Please allow for a processing time of 3-5 business days for your license to be processed.

Step 1.Prepare Required Documents

• Sole Proprietors: One form of identification (front and back) i.e. Driver's License, Birth Certificate, Passport
• Sole Proprietors: Click HERE(PDF, 85KB)  to complete the Licensing and Verification Sheet
• Arizona non-operating identification license
• Health Permit from County (Mobile Food Vendor Only)
• Property owner permission if property is not owned by the business owner: Click HERE(PDF, 95KB) for form
• Applicable Department of Health Permit or Cottage Food Certificate of Registration (if food vendor)
• Business License Fee Payment Options:

The annual General Business License and Home Occupation License fee is $80.00 and is based on a calendar year. Fees are prorated monthly.

The annual Public Market License fee is $20.00 and is based on a calendar year. Public Market License fess are not prorated.

• Online:  A credit card payment can be made on your portal once your application has been approved. Renewals can also be paid through your portal.
• Over the phone: A credit card payment can be made over the phone upon approval of your application or renewal.
• In Person: Our office can accept check, money order, cash or credit card for payment of your business license or renewal.

Step 2.Go to the Customer Portal to create your account and apply for your license

Please allow for a processing time of 3-5 business days for your license to be processed.

Step 1.Prepare Required Documents

• Sole Proprietors: One form of identification (front and back) i.e. Driver's License, Birth Certificate, Passport
• Sole Proprietors: Click HERE(PDF, 85KB)  to complete the Licensing and Verification Sheet
• Pima County Health Permit for Food Related Business (if applicable)
• Proof of Fire Inspection (Fire District Standards Form)
• Bill of Sale
• Business License Fee Payment Options:

The annual General Business License and Home Occupation License fee is $80.00 and is based on a calendar year. Fees are prorated monthly.

The annual Public Market License fee is $20.00 and is based on a calendar year. Public Market License fess are not prorated.

• Online:  A credit card payment can be made on your portal once your application has been approved. Renewals can also be paid through your portal.
• Over the phone: A credit card payment can be made over the phone upon approval of your application or renewal.
• In Person: Our office can accept check, money order, cash or credit card for payment of your business license or renewal.

Step 2.Go to the Customer Portal to create your account and apply for your license

Please allow for a processing time of 3-5 business days for your license to be processed.

Step 1.Edit, Fill and Sign the application

Applications and supporting documents are available as fillable PDFs. Electronic signatures are acceptable. 

Solicitor's License Application(PDF, 162KB)

Business License fee(s)

1. Business License fee(s) are due when the Business License application is submitted
2. A cashier’s check or money order made out to the Department of Public Safety in the amount of $22.00 must also be submitted.

Applicants submitting an application via email or fax will be contacted upon receipt of their completed application in order to make a payment for the applicable fee. 

• Over the phone: A credit card payment can be made over the phone upon approval of your application or renewal.
• In Person: Our office can accept check, money order, cash or credit card for payment of your business license or renewal.

Step 2.Submit completed application and supporting documentation

The completed application and any applicable documents can be emailed, mailed, faxed or delivered in person to the CED Department:

Email address - businesslicensing@orovalleyaz.gov
Mailing address - 11000 N. La Cañada Drive, Oro Valley, AZ 85737
Fax number - 520-297-0428

Step 1.Prepare Required Documents

Step 2.Edit, Fill and Sign the application

Applications and supporting documents are available as fillable PDFs. Electronic signatures are acceptable. 

Realtor License /Solicitation Application(PDF, 120KB)

Business License fee(s)

Business License fee(s) are due when the Business License application is submitted. Applicants submitting an application via email or fax will be contacted upon receipt of their completed application in order to make a payment for the applicable fee. 

• Over the phone: A credit card payment can be made over the phone upon approval of your application or renewal.
• In Person: Our office can accept check, money order, cash or credit card for payment of your business license or renewal.

Step 3.Submit completed application and supporting documentation

The completed application and any applicable documents can be emailed, mailed, faxed or delivered in person to the CED Department:

Email address - businesslicensing@orovalleyaz.gov
Mailing address - 11000 N. La Cañada Drive, Oro Valley, AZ 85737
Fax number - 520-297-0428

Step 1.Prepare Required Documents

• Proof of qualification paperwork 

• Applicant may attach a separate page listing solicitor’s names, if necessary. 

• Badges are good for 6 months or the timeframe stated on the application. 

Step 2.Edit, Fill and Sign the application

Applications and supporting documents are available as fillable PDFs. Electronic signatures are acceptable. 

Charitable / Religious / Educational Solicitor's Application(PDF, 97KB)

Business License fee(s)

Business License fee(s) are due when the Business License application is submitted. Applicants submitting an application via email or fax will be contacted upon receipt of their completed application in order to make a payment for the applicable fee. 

• Over the phone: A credit card payment can be made over the phone upon approval of your application or renewal.
• In Person: Our office can accept check, money order, cash or credit card for payment of your business license or renewal.

Step 3.Submit completed application and supporting documentation

The completed application and any applicable documents can be emailed, mailed, faxed or delivered in person to the CED Department:

Email address - businesslicensing@orovalleyaz.gov
Mailing address - 11000 N. La Cañada Drive, Oro Valley, AZ 85737
Fax number - 520-297-0428