Click here for the 2008 Business License Fee Schedule. Click here for Taxi License & Permit information. The Business License Department is responsible for the licensing of all businesses situated within the City limits. All businesses located within City limits need to be approved by the Building and Planning Department before receiving a business license. A new business license is also required if the business changes location, ownership or name. Business license fees are based on the type of business being conducted. Requirements: If you are conducting business from your home within the city limits of Martinez, a completed business application must be sent to the Building and Planning Department for approval. Once approved, the city will provide you with a home occupation certificate. There is a one time fee of $85.00. Click here for the Home Occupation Application. A retail business license fee is bases on the businesses gross receipts for one full year. A Gross Receipt Schedule Form needs to be completed in addition to the business license application. The application must include the businesses resale number. Businesses with more than one employee require a Federal and State Tax ID number, which can be obtained through the IRS office. Federal ID numbers: (800) 829-1040 State ID numbers: (925) 977-8265 If you are conducting a business using a name other than your own, you will need to file a fictitious name statement, which can be obtained through the Contra Costa County Clerks office at 925-646-2954. For further information contact the Business License Department at 925-372-3572. Procedures: Click here to download the Business Application. The application is available in Adobe Acrobat format. If you do not have the free Adobe Acrobat Reader software already installed on your computer, follow the instructions at the Adobe site to install it. Sign and Mail your Application. After checking that the application is complete and free of errors, the application must be signed by you. Once you have printed and signed the application, you may mail or deliver it along with the appropriate payment to: City of Martinez Business License Department 525 Henrietta Street Martinez, CA 94553