Frequently Asked Questions

A business license is a business tax paid to the City in order to conduct business legally within the City limits. The purpose of the license is to generate revenue for the City of Hemet to provide police and fire protection, fire and crime prevention and many other community services.

Per the City of Hemet Business License Ordinance #1158 Section 18-45, all businesses operating in the City of Hemet are required to have a business license, this includes businesses which operate from a home. A City Business License is required in each city where you conduct business and at each location within the city

A license must be obtained prior to the start of your business. Obtaining your license prior to conducting business will allow you to avoid penalties that may be incurred.

The Business License Department is located at

The issuance of a business license does not entitle the license holder to carry on any business which is otherwise prohibited. It may be necessary for you to obtain a Certificate of Occupancy, a Conditional Use Permit and/or any other City, State, or Federal approvals before your business may operate.

All City of Hemet Business Licenses expire on December 31st each year. · Licenses must be renewed each year - Failure to renew will result in penalties

Any sales of tangible items require a sellers permit from the California State Board of Equalization (951)680-6400 or visit their web site http://www.boe.ca.gov Located at 3737 Main St. 10thFloor #1000, Riverside CA 92506 If you already have a valid sellers permit but it is not registered for your new business, you must contact the State Board of Equalization regarding changes and/or additions

California law requires that every person who regularly transacts business for profit under a fictitious name, must file and publish a Fictitious Name Statement To file a statement please contact the Riverside County Clerk’s office at (951) 766-2500 or visit their http://riverside.asrclkrec.com/SVfbn.asp websit. County Clerk’s office is located at 880 N State St, Suite B6, Hemet, CA, their phone # is (951) 766-2500.

Your completed Business License Application and applicable fees must be received by the Business License Department before your license will be issued. Once you pay, you will receive a temporary license. Generally your license will be mailed within 2 weeks.

When you have met all requirements and paid your fees, you will receive a temporary business license. Generally, your license will be mailed to you within 2 weeks.