The City of Lincoln strives to make the business licensing process as uncomplicated as possible. City staff work with each applicant to ensure paperwork is complete and accurate, that fees are paid, and that you understand all the details of conducting business in Lincoln.

We’ve also listed the most commonly asked questions concerning business licensing (see Business Start-up FAQ link below). One simple call to the Administrative Services Department at 434-2430 will provide you with information regarding the applicable business license fee you must pay.

If you should have any other questions, please use the “Contact Information” contained on this page to e-mail or call us directly.

Contacts

City of Lincoln
600 Sixth Street
Lincoln, CA 95648
(916) 434-2400
(916) 645-9502 fax

Finance Division
City of Lincoln
600 Sixth Street
Lincoln, CA 95648
(916) 434-2430
(916) 645-9502 fax
ajatczak@ci.lincoln.ca.us

Economic Development
City of Lincoln
600 Sixth Street
Lincoln, CA 95648
(916) 434-2470
(916) 645-6152 fax
gdellwo@ci.lincoln.ca.us

Development Services Department
City of Lincoln
600 Sixth Street
Lincoln, CA 95648
(916) 434-2470
(916) 645-3552 fax
planning@ci.lincoln.ca.us

Public Services Department
City of Lincoln
600 Sixth Street
Lincoln, CA 95648
(916) 434-2450
(916) 543-8516 fax
pwengr@ci.lincoln.ca.us

Associated Links

Business Start-up FAQ

Lincoln Municipal Code

Downloads

Business License Application (pdf) 100k

Home Occupation Application (pdf) 49k

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