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Business Licenses - Other

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1. Is my Murrieta Business License valid for all cities?

No, your Murrieta business license is only valid within Murrieta city limits; all municipalities have different fee schedules and a universal business license does not exist.

2. Can I get a copy of my license emailed to me?

License certificates are only mailed.

3. Can I print my license?

License certificates are not available electronically and are printed/mailed by licensing staff.

4. Who can update my license information?

Only the businesses listed owners/officers can update the business license information. 

5. How far back in license arrears will the city go?

If a businesses start date is years prior to submitting a business license application, the city will go back a maximum of 3 three years plus the current year totaling 4 years, applicable license fees will include interest and penalties. 

6. How do I confirm a business license?

You may search for a business by business name, business address, or business type using our online business search. *Results will include: business license #, business name, start date, expiration date, business address (excluding home occupations), phone number, and website address. 

7. What is my business start date?

A business start date is the start of business (includes advertising) within Murrieta city limits. 

8. I barely have business in Murrieta, do I still need a business license?

Yes, regardless of how much business you have.

9. What's an account number?

An account number is a business license number.

10. Where do I find my license number?

License (account) number can be found on the license certificate, in the emailed renewal notice, and on the renewal form.

11. Where do I get my PIN number?

The PIN number is provided in the renewal notice email, fees due notice email, and on the renewal form located on the bottom right corner. The system can also email the PIN number by clicking on "email my PIN".