A business license authorizes the licensee to transact business at the location designated on the license. Per the City of Lancaster Municipal Code Title 5, Chapter 5.04 - Business Licenses and Regulations, it is unlawful for a person to transact any business in the City without first having obtained a business license. You may choose to take advantage of our new and improved online filing and payment portal, which will allow you the convenience of filing, renewing, and paying your business license online.įor assistance with applying or renewing your business license, you may contact the HdL support center by email at or by phone at (661) 495-5100

The Business Support Center offers telephone support hours (Monday through Friday 8am-5pm PST) as well as email contact options. The Business Support Center will also offer a variety of online support options allowing for filing and paying of business license online as well as obtaining copies of forms and other relevant information. The City and HdL are working closely to ensure a seamless transition with little to no impact on our business community. HdL Business Support Center will provide the business community with the support for all aspects including application, payment, certificate issuance, and general support for your business needs. The City has contracted with the HdL Companies to provide assistance to the business community for all of their business license needs. Effective July 1, 2019, we are pleased to announce some changes to our business licensing procedures that are designed to streamline the process for remitting fees to the City. The City of Lancaster has always valued its relationship with the business community.

We want to thank you for choosing to operate your business in Lancaster and wish you well in all your business endeavors.

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