In-City Businesses

Thank you for your interest in locating and conducting your business IN the City of Victorville! 

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The following information is provided to guide you through the process of applying for and obtaining your Business License.

An In-City Business is a business that is located in a commercial, industrial, or office building IN the City of Victorville.

  • Because your business address is located in a commercial / industrial / office building within Victorville city limits, you must obtain an In-City Business License prior to conducting business.  A Business License must be applied for online through our Citizen Self Service webpage. 
  • Before beginning the application process, you must verify that your business type is compatible with the existing zoning for your proposed location.  Contact the Planning Division via phone at 760-955-5135 or via email at planning@victorvilleca.gov.
  • Businesses must complete and submit a Fire Operational Permit Application Form located within the Business License application.   The Fire Operational Permit Application Form is also located below under Additional Application Forms and must be uploaded as an attachment when applying for an In-City Business License online.  The top portion of this form at the very least must be completed.
  • Businesses must complete and submit a Wastewater Questionnaire Final Form located within the Business License application.   The Wastewater Questionnaire Final Form is also located below under Additional Application Forms and must be uploaded as an attachment when applying for an In-City Business License online.

  • Businesses must also obtain a Certificate of Occupancy in addition to a Business License, unless the Building Division has deemed your business is sharing space.  The Certificate of Occupancy must be applied for online through our Citizen Self Service webpage.
  • Businesses that sell or serve food and / or beverages must also obtain a Fats, Oils, and Grease (FOGS) Permit located within the Business License application.  In the Business License online application, there is a section with questions related to FOGS that must be completed. 
  • Applications are processed in the order they were received and as quickly as possible.  Due to required departmental reviews and related licensing documentation provided by the applicant, In-City Business Licenses cannot be issued the same day.  Ensuring you have the proper requirements completed, including a very detailed description of your business activity, as well as all document copies submitted, it will speed up the processing time, which typically runs 2 - 4 weeks.
  • Fees cannot be paid until after your application has been reviewed.  Once reviewed, an invoice will be auto-generated, and you will receive an automated email advising you that the fees are now available to be paid.
  • Fees must be paid prior to processing the business license application.  Once paid, the application will be processed and you may receive an email from the Business License Division if there are any required outstanding documents.
  • All correspondence must be done via email for record documentation purposes.

 

Application Checklists

Please note that the Application Checklists below are for businesses that are located in commercial / industrial / office buildings within the City of Victorville.

In-City Retail/Service/Administrative/Manufacturing/Professional Application Checklist(PDF, 117KB)

In-City Contractor Application Checklist(PDF, 92KB)

In-City Entertainment/Amusement Application Checklist(PDF, 103KB)

Film Application Checklist(PDF, 490KB)

In-City Vehicles For Hire NEMT/Taxi/Limo/Etc Application Checklist(PDF, 126KB)

In-City Vendor Application Checklist(PDF, 160KB)

In-City Solicitor Application Checklist - please email businesslicense@victorvilleca.gov

In-City Firearms/Pawnshops/Etc Application Checklist(PDF, 125KB)

In-City Massage Application Checklist(PDF, 122KB)

Exempt Application Checklist(PDF, 126KB)

 

Additional Application Forms

Please note that the Additional Application Forms below are for businesses that are located in commercial / industrial / office buildings within the City of Victorville.

Certificate of Occupancy MDAQMD Form (Supplemental Form to be Uploaded to Certificate of Occupancy Application)(PDF, 565KB)

Residential Business Use(s) Acknowledgement Form(PDF, 226KB)

Fire Operational Permit Application(PDF, 323KB)

Wastewater Questionnaire Form(PDF, 486KB)

Tax Exemption Form(PDF, 81KB)

Vehicle Inspection Form (ASE Certified)(PDF, 129KB)

Solicitors List(PDF, 58KB)

Drivers/Vehicles List(PDF, 58KB)

Masseuse List(PDF, 57KB)

Vendor List(PDF, 297KB)

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