Registration Changes
Business Licenses
A new business license is needed when the business changes address or ownership. If you are no longer going to operate your business or would like to close your business contact the city your business is located in.
Stanislaus County Business License: Business Licenses & Permits - Treasurer / Tax Collector - Stanislaus County
City of Modesto: License Changes | Modesto, CA
City of Ceres: Business Licenses | Ceres, CA
City of Patterson: Business Licenses | Patterson, CA - Official Website
City of Hughson: Business Licensing | Hughson CA
City of Waterford: Business Licenses – City of Waterford
City of Riverbank: Business License | Riverbank, CA - Official Website
City of Oakdale: Business License Instructions
Fictitious Business Name Statements
If your business addresses change you must file a new Fictitious Business Statement and have it published again within forty (40) days of the change.
To make changes your Fictitious Business Name Statements go to Stanislaus County Website: Fictitious Business Name Statements
Secretary of State
A business registered with the California Secretary of State may change its address(es) by submitting the appropriate document:
California Stock Corporation and Out-of-State Corporation
File online at bizfileOnline.sos.ca.gov the Statement of Information – CA and Out-of-State Corporation.
California Nonprofit Corporation, Credit Union and General Cooperative
File online at bizfileOnline.sos.ca.gov the Statement of Information – Nonprofit Corporation. Note: Those corporations that are a Common Interest Development also must file the Common Interest Development Statement – CA Nonprofit Corporation.
California and Out-of-State Limited Liability Company
File online at bizfileOnline.sos.ca.gov the Statement of Information – CA and Out-of-State LLC.
California Limited Partnership
File online at bizfileOnline.sos.ca.gov the Amended Certificate of Limited Partnership – CA LP.
Foreign Limited Partnership
File on paper and submit to our Sacramento Office an Amendment to Application for Registration (Form LP–6).
General Partnership
File on paper and submit to our Sacramento Office a Statement of Amendment/Cancellation (Form GP–7).
Limited Liability Partnership
File on paper and submit to our Sacramento Office an Amendment to Registration (Form LLP–2).
Unincorporated Association
File on paper and submit to our Sacramento Office a Statement by Unincorporated Association (Form UA–100).
Foreign Partnership (other than a foreign limited partnership)
File on paper and submit to our Sacramento Office a Statement by Foreign Partnership (Form LL–27).
Seller’s Permit
The Seller’s permit is valid only as long as you are actively engaged in business as a seller. If you are no longer conducting business, you should return your permit to the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration (CDTFA) for cancellation. For changes in ownership, change of business address, add or drop a partner, sell, buy, or discounting the business CDTFA should be notified.