Business Entity Application

The links below provide the viewer with information on a business entity, filing fees, application requirements, application forms, license renewals, and the criteria used to approve a business entity name.

Licensing Requirements

• Resident
• Non-Resident
• 1033 Application for Written Consent
• Licensing Forms
• Fees
• Name Approval Criteria
  • Required Definitive Words
  • Well Known Company Names
  • Exceptions to Name Approval Requirements
  • Unacceptable Words/Phrases
  • Improper Use of Words/Phrases
  • Business Entity Name Search
• LLC Requirements
• Late Renewal of License
• Business Entity Frequently Asked Questions

How to Reach Us

• Have questions about this form or the license information you retrieved? Please see the most commonly asked question in our License Questions and Answers section.
• If you need further assistance specific to Business Entity Applications, please call our Business Entity Licensing Inquiry line at (916) 492-3069.
• Refer general licensing questions to CDI's Producer Licensing Bureau at (800) 967-9331. Our Contact Center is available Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:45 p.m., excluding State Holidays.
• You may also send an e-mail to the Producer Licensing Bureau. Please be sure to include your name, telephone number, license number and e-mail address in all correspondence with CDI.