Application Forms 

Business License Registration

Persons conducting business in the City of Dublin are required to register their business with the City of Dublin. Business license fees are non-refundable. 

Effective August 18, 2025
The City of Dublin has partnered with HdL Companies to manage all business license services, including applications, renewals, and updates.

Apply or Renew Online
Email: Dublin@HdLGov.com
Phone: (925) 359-2952

Notice to Applicants for Business Licenses

NOTICES / MANDATORY DISCLOSURES  
Certified Access Specialist (CASp) / Mandatory ADA Disclosure CASp AB3002
California Health and Safety Code / Single-User Restrooms HSC 118600
Prevention of Gender-Based Discrimination: Business Establishments' Legal Obligations AB 1607
BUSINESS LICENSE FEES Effective July 1, 2025
New Business $108
Renewal $29
CASp Fee - SB1186 $4 New/Renewal/Daily
Change of Business Address / Transfer of Ownership (Businesses located in Dublin) $71
Penalty Fees/Other Fees Business License Fees & FAQs 

Business License Forms

Location of Business
Submit a Business License Application Online 
1. A Home Occupation business operates in a residence in the City of Dublin.
2. A Commercial business operates in a commercial space in the City of Dublin.
3. An Outside business is conducting business in Dublin, with an office located outside of Dublin.
Business License Application


Apply for a Business License

Complete the online application. HdL Companies will review your application for completeness and process it. Next, the application will be reviewed by City departments for approval. Home Occupation and Commercial business license applications may take up to 2-4 weeks to process. Once a business license application is approved, a certificate will be sent via email. 

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