Frequently Asked Questions

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Business License

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  • Business License applications can be found on the City website as well as the Finance Department at City Hall, 235 N Broadway, Blythe, CA 92225.

    Applications can be submitted in person at the Finance Department or mailed to City Hall, ATTN: Business Licensing. All fees must be paid prior to processing with cash, check or money order only; check made payable to the CITY OF BLYTHE. 

    Please contact the office for further information at (760) 922-6161 ext 1221 or 1237.

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  • All Licenses are valid for one calendar year. Renewal notices are generated in December each year. Failure to receive the renewal application does not relieve the business from renewal or penalties that may be assessed. It is the business owners responsibilty to renew by February 2nd of each year in business.
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  • For sole proprietors a Fictitious Business name is filed when the name of a business does not include the surname of the owner. For Partnerships it must be filed if the name of the business does not include the surnames of both partners or does not suggest that business is under dual ownership. A corporation would need to file if they were using a business name other than what was listed in their articles of incorporation.
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  • The Fictitious Business Name is filed at the County Assessor’s office located at 270 N. Broadway. Filings will only be processed on Wednesday’s. You can also visit any Assessors Office in the County of Riverside to file. The office locations can be found at the County Assessor’s web site.
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  • If the nature of your business requires the collection of California State sells tax you need a sells tax resale number. This can be obtained from the State Board of Equalization (800)400-7115 or by visiting their web site.
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  • You will need to fill out an application listing the change of address and schedule an inspection of the new business location with the Building Department. There is a $5.00 processing fee to issue a new Business License.
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  • A business license cannot be transferred. Your business license account will be closed and it is the responsibility of the new owner to apply for his/her own City of Blythe Business License.
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  • A City license is not required for homes with less than six children, but you must register with the State of California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licencing (951) 782-4200.

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  • Complaints against Contractors are handled by the California State Contractors Board. They can be reached at (800)321-2752 or you can find complaint forms on their website.
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Contact Us

  1. 235 N. Broadway
    Blythe, California 92225
    Phone: (760) 922-6161
    Fax: (760) 922-4938

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