Seller's
Permits & Licenses
Seller's Permit & Business License Requirements
CA Seller's Permit #
To participate in the event each artist must have a CA Seller's Permit number. One is not needed to apply to the event but one must be obtained at least 6 weeks prior to the event in order to participate. The CA.gov website has more information about applying for a Sellers Permit. Click the button below for direct access to their "Applying for Seller's Permit" page.
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Do you need a business license?
For participation in some of our events, the answer is: yes.
Some cities require that our participants hold a proper business license in order to sell their artwork. Currently, these cities include only Belmont and Oakland, CA affecting Belmont Handcrafted Originals Art Fair and Montclair Village Art Walk.
Belmont Handcrafted Originals Art Fair
Belmont Business License
- Business license paperwork required, but the cost is only $4.00. Form/link will be provided prior to the event.
Montclair Village Art Walk
Oakland Business License
- Oakland Residents: Business license required. Form will be provided to you prior to the event.
- Non-Oakland Residents: City requires a Special Event Business Tax Certificate ($94.50) good for three Oakland events. Form will be provided to you prior to event. Form and fee submission to the City is artist's responsibility.
More resources...
The California Department of Tax & Fee Administration website has online services pertaining to business licensing in the state of California including online registration.
