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 2012 Online Renewals (click here)

The City of Indian Wells requires a business license for all contractors, sub-contractors, short-term rentals, mobile businesses and landscape companies.  Anyone conducting a business, service or contracting work within the City of Indian Wells must obtain a business license.  Please be advised that Business Licenses are not prorated and expire at the end of each calendar year. (December 31^st)

Applications are available below. You can also obtain an application from the Business License Division at Indian Wells City Hall during office hours with the counter being closed daily for lunch from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm, or contact our office to request an application via mail, email or fax. Please Note: we are able to accept a faxed or E-mailed copy for expediting purposes, but require that the original application be mailed or personally delivered to our office.

A.  All Contractors must have a current and valid contractors license with the Contractor's State License Board, they can be reached at 1-800-321-2752. www.cslb.ca.gov

B.  Anyone selling products must have a State Sellers Permit.  If you are in-city business you must provide a copy of your Seller's Permit when you apply.  Please note your permit number and it must show the Indian Wells business address.  The State Board of Equalization will be able to provide address changes, if needed.

C.  If a Fictitious Business Name is used, it must be filed through the County of Riverside.  You will be required to publish the name in the local newspaper.  Copies of the fictitious name statement and proof of publication (receipt) must be included with your application.

D.  If a partnership, Corporation, trust or Limited Liability Corporation owns the business; you must provide a Federal ID Number (EIN).  If you are a Sole Proprietor you may either use Social Security Number or a federal ID Number.  A husband Wife may not need to obtain a Federal ID Number.  Please check the above link for details.  Businesses that are corporations must attach copies of the first three pages of their Articles of Incorporation.

E.  If you have employees, you must provide a State ID Number (EDD).

F.  If you operate a business that is licensed by a state agency (such as contractors) you must provide your State License Number and a copy of the State Contractor Card.

Business License Commercial Application

Business License Contractor Application

Business License Home Occupancy Application

Business License Mobile Vendor Application

Business License Short Term Rental Application

Short Term Rental Registration

Those who wish to work as massage therapists must obtain a permit to work within the City of Indian Wells.

Click here to download the requirements for a Massage Permit.

Click here to download a Massage Application.

In addition, all retailers located in Indian Wells who wish to sell cigarettes, tobacco products, cigarette papers and/or cigarette wrappers must have a Tobacco Retailers License.

Please click this link to download the form

Form may be submitted in person or by mail. There is no fee for the Tobacco Retailer's License.

For further questions please contact us at 760-776-0229.