Veterans Day Closure

Santa Ana City Hall will be closed and there will be no street sweeping on Tuesday, November 11, 2025, in observance of Veterans Day. Learn more.

Who is required to have a business license?

City law states that no person shall engage in business or transact and carry on a business, trade, profession, calling or occupation in the city without first having procured a license from the city to do so or without complying with any and all applicable provisions of the City of Santa Ana Municipal Code relating to business licensing. A separate license is required for each separate type of business conducted at the same location and for each separate branch or business property location. Frequently Asked Questions for:

Businesses Located and Operating In the City of Santa Ana
Businesses Not Located In the City of Santa Ana

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