In order to conduct business within the boundaries of the City, every sole proprietor or other business entity must obtain a business license.

All business licenses are paid in advance and are due prior to the commencement of business operations. The business license is valid for the calendar year, unless it is expressly stated that is for a different time duration. The business license tax amount is dependent upon the business classification and activity level.

Renewals are done annually. Renewal notices are mailed in mid-November each year. Business license renewal applications and taxes are due by December 31st. There is a grace period prior to penalties being applied.

Failure to remit the application and business license tax on or before the close of business on the first day of February will result in the assessment of a 10% penalty. Additional late penalties accrue at a rate of 10% per month with a penalty cap at 50% of the business license amount owed.

It is the sole responsibility of the business owner to make sure the business license it renewed annually.

Notification of Business Closure

If your company has ceased conducting business within the City of Vernon, it is important to notify the City of this change. Please complete the Notification of Business Closure form to help us update our records and inactivate your business license account. The completed form may be mailed to the address listed at the bottom of the form or emailed to businesslicense@cityofvernon.org. Timely notification ensures accurate record-keeping and prevents the issuance of unnecessary renewal notices.

Please contact our Business License Clerk at businesslicense@cityofvernon.org, or (323) 583-8811 Ext. 320 for additional information.

Free viewers are required for some of the attached documents.
They can be downloaded by clicking on the icons below.

Acrobat Reader Windows Media Player Word Viewer Excel Viewer PowerPoint Viewer