Going Into Business: Agency Contact List

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To assist people interested in going into business in the City of Davis, we have assembled the following information. It is not intended to be all-inclusive, but rather to be a helpful resource.

Not sure what permits/licenses you need?: www.calgold.ca.gov

For information about Davis businesses contact:: Davis Chamber of Commerce
604 3rd Street
Davis, CA, 95616
(530) 756-5160
www.davischamber.com

Another source of information:: Small Business Administration
4990 Stock Blvd; Sacramento, CA 95820; (916) 635-9085; fax: (916 735-1717
www.sbaonline.sba.gov
Small Business Administration Resource Guide (PDF)

If the business is located in downtown Davis, contact:: Davis Downtown
826 Second Street
Davis, CA 95616
(530) 756-8763
www.davisdowntown.com

For information regarding incorporating a business or other corporation requirements, contact:: Secretary of State
Corporate Filing Division
1500 11th Street #3
Sacramento, CA 95814
Attn: Business Filings
(916) 657-5448
www.sos.ca.gov/business/business/starting-a-business.htm

To register “Fictitious Name” contact:: Yolo County Recorder’s Office
625 Court Street, Room 105
Woodland, CA 95695
(530) 666-8130
www.yolorecorder.org

To obtain State Resale Permit Number contact:: State Board of Equalization
3321 Power Inn Road #210
Sacramento, CA 95826-3889
(916) 227-6700
(800) 400-7115
www.boe.ca.gov

To obtain Federal Employer Identification Number:: Walk-in to pick up instructions
Internal Revenue Service
4330 Watt Avenue
Sacramento, CA 95821
(916) 974-5225
(800) 829-1040
www.irs.gov

To obtain State Employer Identification Number:: Employment Tax Office
3321 Power Inn Road, Suite 220
Sacramento, CA 95826
(888) 745-3886
www.edd.ca.gov

If you have employees, you must purchase Worker’s Compensation Insurance, either through a private agent or:: State Plan
2450 Venture Oaks Way #500; Sacramento, CA 95865
(888) 782-8338
www.scif.com

If business will be selling alcoholic beverages, a State Alcoholic Beverage License will be needed. Buyer must appear in person.

State of California
Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control
2400 Del Paso Road, #155

Sacramento, CA 95834

(916) 419-1319
www.abc.ca.gov

Federal Tax Stamp Permit (No. 5630.5) is required:: Department of Justice
Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms
221 Main Street, Suite 1130
San Francisco, CA 94105
(800) 800-3855
www.atf.treas.gov

Contractors are required to be licensed by the state. For information contact:: State Contractors Licensing Board
9821 Business Park Drive
Sacramento, CA 95827
P.O. Box 26000
Sacramento, CA 95826
(800) 321-3568
www.cslb.ca.gov

Businesses engaged in Auto Repair, Electronics and Appliance Repair, or Security and Investigative Services may be required to obtain a license. For further information call:: State and Consumer Services Agency
915 Capitol Mall, Suite 200
Sacramento, CA 95814
(916) 653-4090
(800) 952-5210
www.scsa.ca.gov

Businesses engaged in Importing or Exporting must contact:: U.S. Export Assistance Center
1410 Ethan Way #130 or #131
Sacramento, CA 95825
(916) 563-3200
(800) 872-8723

www.sacramentocitd.org

Or:
http://export.gov/california/sacramento/index.asp

If exporting food, contact:

California Department of Food and Agriculture
California Agricultural Export Program
1220 N Street
Sacramento, CA 95814
(916) 654-0462
www.cdfa.ca.gov

For other export information contact:: California Technology, Trade and Commerce Agency
917 7th Street
Sacramento, CA 95814
(916) 498-5155
www.commerce.ca.gov

If business has to do with preparation or sale of food, contact:: Yolo County Environmental Health
292 W. Beamer Street
Woodland, CA 95695
(530) 666-8646
http://www.yolocounty.org/community-services/environmental-health-services

Landscape Maintenance/Gardeners who will be using any herbicides or insecticides must register with:: Yolo County Agricultural Commissioner
70 Cottonwood Street
Woodland, CA 95695
(530) 666-8140
www.yolocounty.org/org/ag

For information about selling at the Davis Farmer’s Market contact:: Davis Farmer’s Market
Central Park - 4th & C Streets
Davis, CA 95616
P.O. Box 1813 - Davis, California 95617
(530) 756-1695
www.davisfarmersmarket.org

City of Davis Police Department
2600 5th Street
Davis, CA 95616
(530) 747-5400
www.cityofdavis.org/city-hall/police-department

Other permits / licenses you may need?

Board of Barbering and Cosmetology:
www.barbercosmo.ca.gov

Professional and some other specialty service fields may require a state license.Check in the government pages of the telephone book under California, State of, for your appropriate service.

Information concerning city Municipal codes in Davis may be accessed via the web site: www.cityofdavis.org/cmo/citycode

For information about safety requirements contact:

City of Davis Fire Department
530 5th Street
Davis, CA 95616
(530) 757-5684
www.cityofdavis.org/city-hall/fire-department

For information about building permits or remodeling contact:: City of Davis Community Development Department
23 Russell Blvd
Davis, CA 95616
(530) 757-5610
www.cityofdavis.org/city-hall/community-development-and-sustainability/building

For information about signs and zoning contact:

City of Davis Community Development Department
23 Russell Blvd
Davis, CA 95616
(530) 757-5610
www.cityofdavis.org/city-hall/community-development-and-sustainability/planning-and-zoning

For information about Economic Development contact:: City of Davis City Manager's Office
23 Russell Blvd
Davis, CA 95616
(530) 757-5602
www.cityofdavis.org/city-hall/city-manager-s-office/economic-development

If business will be conducted on city sidewalks or streets, obtain an encroachment permit from:: City of Davis Public Works Department
1717 Fifth Street
Davis, CA 95616
(530) 757-5686
www.cityofdavis.org/city-hall/public-works

For information about sanitary sewer and storm water quality regulations and requirements contact:: City of Davis Public Works Department
23 Russell Boulevard
Davis, CA 95616
(530) 757-5686
www.cityofdavis.org

SOLID WASTE REMOVAL

For garbage, recycling and organics collection service.

Recology Davis
2727 2nd Street
Davis, CA 95618
(530) 756-4646
https://www.recology.com/recology-davis/

SANITARY SEWER

For sewer hook up and fee information.

City of Davis, Public Works Utilities and Operations Department
1717 - 5th Street
Davis, CA 95616
(530) 757-5686
https://www.cityofdavis.org/city-hall/public-works-utilities-and-operations/wastewater

RECYCLING/SOLID WASTE REDUCTION

Information for businesses to divert waste from the landfill and manage hazardous waste.

PRETREATMENT AND STORMWATER CONTROLS

Pollution prevention permits for Restaurants, Commercial and Industrial Businesses. Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans for during construction and post construction Stormwater Best Management Practices for Commercial and Industrial buildings and properties.

City of Davis, Public Works Utilities and Operations Department
1717 - 5th Street
Davis, CA 95616
(530) 757-5686
https://www.cityofdavis.org/city-hall/public-works-utilities-and-operations

INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT

For pest management in landscaping installation, permanent management practices, and less toxic alternatives for indoor pest control.

City of Davis, Public Works Utilities and Operations Department
1717 - 5th Street
Davis, CA 95616
(530) 757-5656
https://www.cityofdavis.org/city-hall/public-works-utilities-and-operations/integrated-pest-management

GREEN BUSINESS PROGRAM

A green business program that educates and encourages Davis businesses to operate in an environmentally friendly fashion. Gold, silver and bronze recognition is given to businesses that become certified as Green Partners.