Going Into Business: Agency Contact List

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To assist people interested in going into business in the City of Davis, we have assembled the following information. It is not intended to be all-inclusive, but rather to be a helpful resource.

Not sure what permits/licenses you need?

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For information about Davis businesses, contact:

Davis Chamber of Commerce: 604 3rd Street; Davis, CA, 95616; (530) 756-5160
Small Business Administration: 4990 Stock Blvd; Sacramento, CA 95820; (916) 635-9085; fax: (916) 735-1717; Small Business Administration Resource Guide (PDF)

If the business is located in downtown Davis, contact:

Davis Downtown: 826 Second Street; Davis, CA 95616; (530) 756-8763

For information regarding incorporating a business or other corporation requirements, contact:

Secretary of State - Corporate Filing Division: 1500 11th Street #3; Sacramento, CA 95814; Attn: Business Filings; (916) 657-5448

To register “Fictitious Name”, contact:

Yolo County Recorder’s Office: 625 Court Street, Room 105; Woodland, CA 95695; (530) 666-8130

To obtain State Resale Permit Number, contact:

State Board of Equalization: 3321 Power Inn Road #210; Sacramento, CA 95826-3889; (916) 227-6700; (800) 400-7115

To obtain Federal Employer Identification Number, contact:

Internal Revenue Service: 4330 Watt Avenue; Sacramento, CA 95821; (916) 974-5225; (800) 829-1040; * Walk-in to pick up instructions

To obtain State Employer Identification Number, contact:

Employment Tax Office: 3321 Power Inn Road, Suite 220; Sacramento, CA 95826; (888) 745-3886

If you have employees, you must purchase Worker’s Compensation Insurance, either through a private agent or through:

State Plan: 2450 Venture Oaks Way #500; Sacramento, CA 95865; (888) 782-8338

If business will be selling alcoholic beverages, a State Alcoholic Beverage License will be needed through:

State of California - Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control: 2400 Del Paso Road, #155; Sacramento, CA 95834; (916) 419-1319

Federal Tax Stamp Permit (No. 5630.5) is required:

Department of Justice - Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms: 221 Main Street, Suite 1130; San Francisco, CA 94105; (800) 800-3855

Contractors are required to be licensed by the state. For information contact:

State Contractors Licensing Board: 9821 Business Park Drive; Sacramento, CA 95827; P.O. Box 26000; Sacramento, CA 95826; (800) 321-3568

Businesses engaged in Auto Repair, Electronics and Appliance Repair, or Security and Investigative Services may be required to obtain a license contact:

State and Consumer Services Agency: 915 Capitol Mall, Suite 200; Sacramento, CA 95814; (916) 653-4090; (800) 952-5210

Businesses engaged in Importing or Exporting must contact:

U.S. Export Assistance Center: 1410 Ethan Way #130 or #131; Sacramento, CA 95825; (916) 563-3200; (800) 872-8723

If exporting food, contact:

California Department of Food and Agriculture: California Agricultural Export Program; 1220 N Street; Sacramento, CA 95814; (916) 654-0462

For other export information contact:

California Technology, Trade and Commerce Agency: 917 7th Street; Sacramento, CA 95814; (916) 498-5155

If business has to do with preparation or sale of food, contact:

Yolo County Environmental Health: 292 W. Beamer Street; Woodland, CA 95695; (530) 666-8646

Landscape Maintenance/Gardeners who will be using any herbicides or insecticides must register with:

Yolo County Agricultural Commissioner: 70 Cottonwood Street; Woodland, CA 95695; (530) 666-8140

For information about selling at the Davis Farmer’s Market, contact:

Davis Farmer’s Market: Central Park - 4th & C Streets; Davis, CA 95616; P.O. Box 1813 - Davis, California 95617; (530) 756-1695

If your business will sell tobacco or tobacco products, you will need a city of Davis Tobacco Retail Permit through:

Yolo County Health and Human Services Agency: Tobacco Prevention Program; 25 N. Cottonwood Street; Woodland, CA 95695; Phone: 530 666-8616; Fax: 530 666-3984

State of California for Taxi Drivers:

Check with the department of motor vehicle

For information about security or parking permits contact:

City of Davis Police Department: 2600 5th Street; Davis, CA 95616; (530) 747-5400

For information about other permits / licenses you may need:

Professional and some other specialty service fields may require a state license. Check in the government pages of the telephone book under California, State of, for your appropriate service.

Information concerning city Municipal codes in Davis may be accessed via the web site.

For information about safety requirements, contact:

City of Davis Fire Department: 530 5th Street; Davis, CA 95616; (530) 757-5684

For information about building permits or remodeling, contact:

City of Davis - Community Development Department: 23 Russell Blvd; Davis, CA 95616; (530) 757-5610

For information about signs and zoning, contact:

City of Davis Community Development Department: 23 Russell Blvd; Davis, CA 95616; (530) 757-5610

For information about Economic Development, contact:

City of Davis City Manager's Office: 23 Russell Blvd; Davis, CA 95616; (530) 757-5602

If business will be conducted on city sidewalks or streets, obtain an encroachment permit from:

City of Davis Public Works Department: 1717 Fifth Street; Davis, CA 95616; (530) 757-5686

For information about sanitary sewer and storm water quality regulations and requirements:

City of Davis Public Works Department: 23 Russell Boulevard; Davis, CA 95616; (530) 757-5686

For garbage, recycling and organics collection service:

Recology Davis: 2727 2nd Street; Davis, CA 95618; (530) 756-4646

For sewer hook up and fee information:

City of Davis Public Works Utilities and Operations Department: 1717 5th Street; Davis, CA 95616; (530) 757-5686

For information for businesses to divert waste from the landfill and manage hazardous waste:

City of Davis Public Works Utilities and Operations Department: 1717 5th Street; Davis, CA 95616; (530) 757-5686

For information about pretreatment and stormwater controls:

City of Davis Public Works Utilities and Operations Department: 1717 5th Street; Davis, CA 95616; (530) 757-5686

Pollution prevention permits for Restaurants, Commercial and Industrial Businesses. Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans for during construction and post construction Stormwater Best Management Practices for Commercial and Industrial buildings and properties.

For pest management in landscaping installation, permanent management practices, and less toxic alternatives for indoor pest control:

City of Davis Public Works Utilities and Operations Department: 1717 5th Street; Davis, CA 95616; (530) 757-5656