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San Francisco County Business Licenses Search

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Business Names, Limited Liability Partnerships, Limited Partnerships, and Trademarks are all registered with the California Secretary of State. An online name search can be performed through the Secretary of State. However, to obtain copies of business records filed with the Secretary of State requires a mail or in-person request. The Secretary of State provides an online form which should be complete to facilitate a business records request.Business license can also be found with the city or county in which the business license was filed. Some counties offer an online searchable database of business licenses and fictitious business name searches. Searches can be performed by business name, address, owner name, and start date. If the business license or a fictitious business name was filed with the county, the records can typically be found with the County Clerk and/or County Recorder’s Office, depending on the county.The California Department of Consumer Affairs is responsible for the licensing of most professions. The Department of Consumer Affairs offers a website with links for professional licensing boards including architects, dentists, pharmacy, and medical boards. However, records related to attorneys must be obtained through the California Bar Association. An online searchable database allows for searches by name or license number. Certificates of Standing can be purchased by contacting the California Bar Association by phone.

California - Statewide

Business Licenses

View California information about starting a business including planning a business, registering a business, operating a business, and more.

Business Permits

Search for California business permitting information. Database provides links and contact information to agencies that administer and issue business permits, licenses and registration requirements.

California Alcoholic Beverage Control Licenses

Search California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control for licenses by license number, business address, owner name or business name. Results include primary owner name, business address, licensee information and license types including license status, status date and original issue date.

California Corporation and Business Search

Search California Secretary of State domestic stock, domestic nonprofit and qualified foreign corporations, limited liability company and limited partnership information of record by entity name or entity number. Results include entity number, registration date, license status, entity name, and link to business documents.

California Escrow Agent Disciplinary Actions

View California Department of Business Oversight list of individuals that have been censured, suspended, or barred by the California Department of Corporations from January 1, 1991 to present. Users can contact the Consumer Services Office toll free for actions prior to January 1, 1991. Results include name, and date and description of action taken.

California Professional Licensing Search

Search California Department of Consumer Affairs for licensing information on various professions. Search by boards and bureaus, license type, license number, business name or individual name. Licensing boards include the Dental Board, Board of Accountancy, Architects Board, Professional Engineers, and more.

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