Get a Business License

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Use our online Business License System to

  • Complete a new application
  • Close/update an existing application
  • Make payments or changes to an existing application

For information on how to obtain a Massage Business Licenses, please visit rocklin.ca.us/massagepermit

The business license tax varies, depending on the type of business. Follow three steps to determine which category your business falls under, which forms must be completed, and which fees will apply to your business.

SB1186 Compliance

Effective January 1, 2018, as amended, $4 of the amount paid for new and renewal Business Licenses in the City of Rocklin is being collected to comply with this State Mandate. Under federal and state law, compliance with disability access laws is a serious and significant responsibility that applies to all California building owners and tenants with buildings open to the public (SB1186, Section 15, 4469). You may obtain information about your legal obligations and how to comply with disability access laws at the following agencies:

Apply for a Business License

For questions regarding the business license process please email businesslicenserenewals@rocklin.ca.us or contact us by phone at (916) 625-5020.

Step 1

Determine your business category by viewing the Business Category List. IF YOUR BUSINESS TYPE IS NOT LISTED, YOUR BUSINESS CATEGORY WILL BE “OTHER BUSINESSES”.

Step 2

Select whether your business is in a commercial location, a home business, or located outside of Rocklin. Then find the forms and fees that apply to your business type.

Commercial Location in Rocklin / Business Outside of Rocklin
Apartments/Hotels Combo Commercial Apartments Business License Fee Schedule

Flat Fees

  • Contractor
    (CA Contractor License Class A or B)
  • Manufacturing and Public Utilities
  • Miscellaneous Activities
  • Professional
  • Service
  • Subcontractor
    (CA Contractor License Class C or D)
  • Transportation & Trucking
 Flat Fee Application - Comm Business License Fee Schedule
Other Businesses (e.g. retail, consultants, massage, internet, and most home businesses) Combo Commercial Gross Receipts Business License Fee Schedule
Home Business in Rocklin 

Flat Fees

  • Contractor
    (CA Contractor License Class A or B)
  • Professional
  • Service
  • Subcontractor
    (CA Contractor License Class C or D)
 Combo Flat Fee Application - Home Business License Fee Schedule
Other Businesses (e.g. retail,
consultants, massage, internet, and most home businesses)		 Combo Home Gross Receipts (Other Business) Business License Fee Schedule

Step 3

Fill out and return the business application forms with the correct payment amount to the City Hall, first floor.

3970 Rocklin Road
Rocklin CA 95677 (View Map)