Business Licensing

The Orange County Sheriff-Coroner Department is dedicated to providing the residents of Orange County with relevant and timely information regarding the services the department offers. This site is designed to give general information as well as specific requirements regarding applying for a Business license from the Orange County Sheriff-Coroner Department.

• Business Definition Ordinance

• Businesses Licensed by the Sheriff's Department

• Application, Fees & Issuance, Revocation, Appeals Ordinance 

• Massage Establishment & Massage Technicians Ordinance 

• Second Hand Dealer & Pawnbroker Laws 

• OCSD License Fee Breakdown 

• Contact information for licenses not handled by the Orange County Sheriff’s Department 

Contact Us

Business License line:  714-834-5503 or earamirez@ocsd.org
Business License Fax:  714-834-5822
Sheriff’s General line:  714-834-5100

Directions

The Orange County Sheriff-Coroner Department Business licensing desk is located at 320 N. Flower Street, Santa Ana.  The office is open Tuesday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (with the exception of County holidays).

The mailing address is: 

Orange County Sheriff-Coroner Department
Attn: Business Licensing Desk
PO Box 449
Santa Ana, CA  92702

Table of Contents

Businesses Licensed by the Sheriff's Department:

• Bingo Games
• Bingo Official
• Canvasser/Solicitor
• Coin Dealer
• Dance Instructor
• Dance Studio
• Escort
• Escort Bureau
• Figure Model (Nude)
• Figure Model (Studio)
• Gun Dealer
• Interlocutrix (Nude)
• Interlocutrix Studio
• Junk Collector
• Junk Dealer
• Massagist
• Peddler
• Pool Room
• Public Bath/Massage Parlor
• Public Dance
• Rap Session (Nude)
• Secondhand Dealer
• Taxicab Stand

What number do I call for business license-related information?

• For Mission Viejo, Dana Point, Lake Forest, Laguna Hills, Laguna Niguel, and unincorporated areas please call (714) 834-5503.

Who do I call to register a fictitious business name?

• The County Clerk (714) 834-2500.

Who do I call to obtain a resale permit?

• State Board of Equalization (714) 558-4059.
• Seller's Permit Information 1(800)400-7115.

Who do I call for zoning permits?

• State Environmental Management Agency (714) 834-2626.