Finance

Business License Services

Welcome to the City of Upland Business License Division!

Great news!! Now that you have your Zoning Clearance Approval (and Certificate of Inspection-if applicable), you are ready to submit your business license application!  Are you ready to receive your City of Upland business license tax certificate for your new or existing business? If so, you are in the right place, and we are glad that you are here! 

To complete and submit the online City of Upland business license application Click here. Have questions about the application? We are happy to help! Please contact our business license support center at (909) 348-0460. 

*You will need to provide your SIC code when completing the business license application. Select the PDF to learn which SIC code applies to your specific business type.

Pre-Licensing Requirements

How to obtain a City of Upland Business License in 3 Easy Steps

A Zoning Approval (Clearance) and/or Certificate of Occupancy/Certificate of Inspection may be required for your business type and/or business location. Select the PDF to learn more. 

Important Notice: A New City of Upland Business License is Required...

When the following changes occur, you are required to submit a new business license application in order to receive a new business license tax certificate:

1) Change in ownership to the business; a new owner
2) Change in ownership type (LLC, Sole Proprietorship, General Partnership, Limited Partnership, Corporation)
3) Change in business location (requires new zoning clearance and certificate of inspection)
4) Change in the EIN number
**Contact the Business License Inspector (Niecy Davis) for additional guidance (909) 931-4133 or ndavis@uplandca.gov**


Quick Access: Submit a NEW BUSINESS LICENSE APPLICATION here: City of Upland Business License Application

How do I check to see if a business has a business license?


You are able to check if a business has a business license registered with the City of Upland by using the online search tool on the Business License Portal, which is accessible by visiting:

https://upland.hdlgov.com/Search/Index/BusinessLicense

You may also submit a Public Records request to the Upland City Clerk's office by emailing the Upland City Clerk's at UplandCityClerk@UplandCA.gov. To contact the Upland City Clerk's office dial (909) 931-4120. Select the PDF to download and complete the required Public Records Request form to send to the Upland City Clerk.

I want to report an illegal business. Who do I contact?

To report an illegal business in the City of Upland, contact the Upland Police Code Enforcement Department at (909) 946-4260. You may also submit your report online at codeenforcement@uplandpd.org

How do I apply to become a vendor at City of Upland sponsored event?

The City of Upland welcomes business owners to apply to become a vendor at one of our many community and well-loved annual events! (Irish Festival, Lemon Festival, Light Up the Night, Scary-O-Faire, Hometown Holidays). Please continue to check the City of Upland website for instructions, deadlines and important information on how to become a vendor at our city sponsored events!  

Review the Upland Municipal Code


City
of
Upland
California

460 N. Euclid Avenue
Upland, CA 91786
(909) 931-4100

Hours of Operation:
Monday - Thursday
8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.