Business License Contacts

The following information has been compiled and provided to all new Business License Applicants. Any errors or omissions in this list will not excuse business owners of their responsibility or liability in establishing a business in the City of Temecula. These steps must be completed before the actual Business License Application (PDF).

Other Resources

Other important phone numbers you may need can be found in our Business Directory.
  1. Employees
  2. Fictitious Name
  3. Firearms
  4. Food & Drink
  5. Sellers Permit
If you plan to have one or more employees, you must obtain an Employee Identification Number.
  • Internal Revenue Service
    303 North D Street
    San Bernardino, CA 92418
    800-829-1040
        www.irs.gov

  • Franchise Tax Board
    800-852-5711
        www.ftb.ca.gov
  1. Fraud & Consumer Complaints
  2. Professional Licenses
If you suspect you have been a victim of fraud or would like to make a consumer complaint please contact:

  • Riverside County District Attorney
    Economic Crime Division
    4075 Main Street
    Riverside, CA 92501
    951-955-5491
       www.rivcoda.org


  • Small Claims Court
    41002 County Center Drive
    Temecula, CA 92591
    951-600-6400
       www.casmallclaims.com/county/riverside


  • FBI Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3)       www.ic3.gov