Business Certificates

The City of Solana Beach welcomes you and your business. Our small town atmosphere encourages close and lasting relationships between companies and the community they serve, while the nearby large city life brings a constant flow of new customers to your door.

Business Certificates

All businesses with a home address, business address or conducting business in Solana Beach are required to obtain a business certificate issued by the City of Solana Beach. You can complete a business certificate application form online; however, all applications must be delivered to the City, as applications are not accepted via the Internet.

• Business Certificate Application
• Business Certificate Renewal Application 2025
• Form A - Home Occupation or Kiosk
• Form B - Annual Fire Inspection Fee Form
• Business Certificate Closing Form

Please complete and return with application fee to: City of Solana Beach, 635 S. HWY 101, Solana Beach, CA 92075. For more information, please contact our Finance Dept. at (858) 720-2460.

Some types of business require additional regulatory permits and licenses to operate in Solana Beach. Visit our Code Compliance page for details.

City Business Associations

• Solana Beach Chamber of Commerce
• Cedros Design District/Cedros Property Owners Association