Business Licensing | Orange County California – Sheriff’s Department

This page is designed to provide general information as well as specific requirements regarding the application process for a Business License from the Orange County Sheriff’s Department.

• Bingo Games
• Bingo Official
• Canvasser/Solicitor
• Coin Dealer
• Dance Instructor
• Dance Studio
• Escort
• Escort Bureau
• Figure Model (Nude)
• Figure Model (Studio)
• Gun Dealer
• Interlocutrix (Nude)
• Interlocutrix Studio
• Junk Collector
• Junk Dealer
• Massagist
• Peddler
• Pool Room
• Public Bath/Massage Parlor
• Public Dance
• Rap Session (Nude)
• Secondhand Dealer
• Taxicab Stand

What number do I call for business license-related information?

• For Mission Viejo, Dana Point, Lake Forest, Laguna Hills, Laguna Niguel, and unincorporated areas please call (714) 834-3155.

Who do I call to register a fictitious business name?

• The County Clerk at (714) 834-2500

Who do I call to obtain a resale permit?

• State Board of Equalization at  (714) 558-4059
• Seller’s Permit Information at (800)400-7115

Who do I call for zoning permits?

• State Environmental Management Agency (714) 834-2626