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Business permits and other requirements in the City of Santa Ana (Orange County) for business types:

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Building Permit
city

Plans for new buildings, renovations, and tenant improvements must be checked in advance of building permit issuance.


applies to:
Security Guard and Patrol Services

City of Santa Ana
Planning & Building Agency
Building Safety Division
20 Civic Center Plaza, Ross Annex M-19
Santa Ana, CA, 92702
Phone: 714-667-2738
website
For Office Locations... application
Business License - Business Tax Certificate
city

Required for all entities doing business within city limits. See "County Unincorporated" for businesses located outside of city limits.

agency note:
Please call the Business Tax staff at (714) 647-5447 to discuss your business's requirements – application forms can be mailed upon request.

applies to:
Security Guard and Patrol Services

City of Santa Ana
Business License Tax Office
Treasury Division
20 Civic Center Plaza – Ross Annex 1st Floor, Room 1100
Santa Ana, CA, 92701
Phone: 714-647-5447
website
For Office Locations... application
Planning and Zoning Approvals
city

Business location must conform with General Plan zoning provisions.


applies to:
Security Guard and Patrol Services

City of Santa Ana
Planning & Building Agency
Planning Division
20 Civic Center Plaza
P.O. Box 1988 M-20
Santa Ana, CA, 92702
Phone: 714-667-2780
website
For Office Locations... application
Police Permit
city

The police department may require that alarm systems, solicitors, or other aspects of the business be permitted.


applies to:
Security Guard and Patrol Services

City of Santa Ana
Police Department
60 Civic Center Plaza
Santa Ana, CA, 92701
Phone: 714-245-8665
website
For Office Locations... application
Fictitious Business Name - Doing Business As Statement
county

A Fictitious Business Name (FBN) or Doing Business As (DBA) statement is required when the business name does not include the surname of the individual owner(s) and each of the partners; or the business name suggests the existence of additional owners; or the nature of the business in not clearly evident by the name of the business. For example Bill Smith and Sons Plumbing would require a FBN because the name implies additional owners, Bill Smith Plumbing does not require a FBN. Bill Smith Industries would require a FBN because it does not identify the nature of the business.


applies to:
Security Guard and Patrol Services

County of Orange
County Clerk-Recorder
Fictitious Business Filing Division
12 Civic Center Plaza, Room 101
Santa Ana, CA, 92701
Phone: 714-834-2500
website
For Office Locations... application
Baton Permit
state

Security guards or patrol persons carrying a baton are required to obtain this license.


applies to:
Security Guard and Patrol Services

Department of Consumer Affairs
Bureau of Security and Investigative Services
2420 Del Paso Road, Suite 270
Sacramento, CA, 95834
Phone: 916-322-4000
Fax: 916-575-7290
website
For Office Locations... application
Corporation, Company or Partnership Filings
state

If you are considering becoming a corporation, (either stock or nonprofit), a limited liability company or a partnership (limited, or limited liability), you must file with the Secretary of State's Office.

agency note:
Also, if you are conducting business as one of the following, you must file a bond with the Secretary of State's Office: immigration consultant, credit services organization, dance studio, discount buying organization, employment agency, employment counseling service, invention developer, job listing service, nurses registry, or auctioneer or auction company.

applies to:
Security Guard and Patrol Services

Secretary of State
1500 11th Street
Sacramento, CA, 95814
Phone: 916-657-5448
website
For Office Locations... application
Discrimination Law
state

Harassment or discrimination in employment is prohibited if it is based on a person's race, ancestry, national origin, color, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, religion, physical disability (including AIDS), mental disability, marital status, medical condition (cured cancer), and refusal of family care leave. Discrimination in housing, public services and accommodations is also prohibited.

agency note:
Employer must post the Harassment or Discrimination in Employment notice (DFEH 162) and provide their employees with a copy of the DFEH's information sheet on sexual harassment (DFEH 185) or a statement that contains equivalent information. Employers must also provide notice of an employee's right to request pregnancy disability leave or transfer, as well as notice to request a family and medical care leave (CFRA). Employers with 5 or more employees must maintain all personnel records for a minimum of 2 years.

applies to:
Security Guard and Patrol Services

Department of Fair Employment and Housing
1055 West 7th Street, Suite 1400
Los Angeles, CA, 90017
Phone: 800-884-1684
website
For Office Locations... application
Firearms Permit
state

Armed security guards, armed alarm responders, armed private patrol operators, and armed private investigators are required to obtain this license.


applies to:
Security Guard and Patrol Services

Department of Consumer Affairs
Bureau of Security and Investigative Services
2420 Del Paso Road, Suite 270
Sacramento, CA, 95834
Phone: 916-322-4000
Fax: 916-575-7290
website
For Office Locations... application
Occupational Safety and Health Information
state

Businesses with employees must prepare an Injury and Illness Prevention Plan. The state provides a no-fee consultation service to assist employers with preventing unsafe working conditions and workplace hazards.


applies to:
Security Guard and Patrol Services

Department of Industrial Relations
Occupational Safety Division
Compliance and Permits
2100 E. Katella Ave., Suite 200
Anaheim, CA, 92806
Phone: 714-704-1850
website
For Office Locations... application
Private Patrol Operator License
state

Contract security guard companies must obtain this license


applies to:
Security Guard and Patrol Services

Department of Consumer Affairs
Bureau of Security and Investigative Services
2420 Del Paso Road, Suite 270
Sacramento, CA, 95834
Phone: 916-322-4000
Fax: 916-575-7290
website
For Office Locations... application
Registration Form for Employers
state

Required to file a registration form within 15 days after paying more than $100.00 in wages to one or more employees. No distinction is made between full-time and part-time or permanent and temporary employees in meeting this requirement.


applies to:
Security Guard and Patrol Services

Employment Development Department
Employment Tax Customer Service Office
P.O. Box 2068
Rancho Cordova, CA, 95741
Phone: 888-745-3886
website
For Office Locations... application
Sales & Use Permit (Seller's Permit)
state

All businesses selling or leasing tangible property must obtain a Seller's Permit.

agency note:
For Additional information about RESALE CERTIFICATE go to this website: www.boe.ca.gov/sutax/faqresale.htm

applies to:
Security Guard and Patrol Services

Department of Tax and Fee Administration
Sales/Use Tax Division
PO Box 942879
Sacramento, CA, 94279
Phone: 800-400-7115
website
For Office Locations... application
Security Guard Registration
state

In California, all security guards must carry either a temporary or a permanent security guard registration to work legally. Even un-armed security guards must have a security guard registration.


applies to:
Security Guard and Patrol Services

Department of Consumer Affairs
Bureau of Security and Investigative Services
2420 Del Paso Road, Suite 270
Sacramento, CA, 95834
Phone: 916-322-4000
Fax: 916-575-7290
website
For Office Locations... application
State Income Tax Information
state

Businesses should obtain the appropriate State income tax forms from the Franchise Tax Board.

agency note:
All businesses are required to submit a Business Income Tax statement annually.

applies to:
Security Guard and Patrol Services

Franchise Tax Board
Business Entities Division
PO Box 1468
Sacramento, CA, 95812
Phone: 800-338-0505
website
For Office Locations... application
Wage/Hour Laws
state

Businesses with employees must comply with laws establishing minimum standards for wages, hours and working conditions.


applies to:
Security Guard and Patrol Services

Department of Industrial Relations
Labor Commissioner's Office
1515 Clay Street, STE 401, Oakland, CA, 94612
Oakland, CA, 94612
Phone: 510-285-3502
Fax: 510-286-1366
website
For Office Locations... application
Workers' Compensation Information
state

Businesses with employees must maintain Workers' Compensation Insurance coverage on either a self-insured basis, or provided through a commercial carrier, or the State Workers' Compensation Insurance Fund.


applies to:
Security Guard and Patrol Services

Department of Industrial Relations
Division of Workers' Compensation
605 W. Santa Ana Blvd, Bldg 28, Suite 451
Santa Ana, CA, 92701
Phone: 714-565-5995
website
For Office Locations... application
Employer Identification Number (EIN or SSN)
federal

Employers with employees, business partnerships, and corporations, must obtain an Employer Identification Number from the I.R.S. Businesses can obtain appropriate Federal income tax forms from this location.

agency note:
Alternate location for South Orange County: 24000 Avila Rd., Room 3202, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677 Additional Office locations: http://www.irs.gov/uac/Contact-My-Local-Office-in-California

applies to:
Security Guard and Patrol Services

U.S. Department of Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
801 W. Civic Center Drive
Santa Ana, CA, 92701
Phone: 714-347-9204
website
For Office Locations... application
Proof of Residency Requirement
federal

Employees hired after November 6, 1986 must provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States.


applies to:
Security Guard and Patrol Services

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service
Santa Ana Field Office
34 Civic Center Plaza
Santa Ana, CA, 92701
Phone: 800-375-5283
website
For Office Locations... application
Filter Permits & Licenses
Level of Government:
Consulting, Training and Financial Assistance

Provides information on counseling, training programs and financial programs for new and existing businesses.


applies to:
Security Guard and Patrol Services

U.S. Small Business Administration
200 W. Santa Ana Blvd., Suite 700
Santa Ana, CA, 92701
Phone: 714-550-7420
Fax: 714-550-7409
website
Consulting, Training and Financial Assistance

Provides information on counseling, training programs and financial programs for new and existing businesses.

agency note:
Assistance to businesses; Enterprise Zone tax credits and tax incentives; administer redevelopment areas; employment and hiring credits; WORK Center for personnel assistance; housing programs; Permit Assistance Team to facilitate city building permit process, Empowerment Zone and International Trade assistance.

applies to:
Security Guard and Patrol Services

Community Development Agency
20 Civic Center Plaza, M-25
Santa Ana, CA, 92701
Phone: 714-647-5360
website
Consulting, Training and Financial Assistance

A local SBDC may be able to provide information and assistance to basic business questions. Consultation services may include examination of business opportunities, preparation of business plans, development of marketing skills and location of financial assistance. Some sessions may be free of charge.

agency note:
Assistance to businesses; Enterprise Zone tax credits and tax incentives; administer redevelopment areas; employment and hiring credits; WORK Center for personnel assistance; housing programs; Permit Assistance Team to facilitate city building permit process, Empowerment Zone and International Trade assistance.

applies to:
Security Guard and Patrol Services

Community Development Agency
20 Civic Center Plaza, M-25
Santa Ana, CA, 92701
Phone: 714-647-5360
website
SCORE - Counselors to America's Small Business

The SCORE Association, supported by SBA, is a nonprofit association of thousands of volunteer business counselors throughout the U.S. and its territories. SCORE members are trained to serve as counselors, advisers and mentors to aspiring entrepreneurs and business owners.

agency note:
Retired executives provide guidance , management counseling and training to first-time entrepreneurs and current small business owners

applies to:
Security Guard and Patrol Services

SCORE - Counselors to America's Small Business
200 W. Santa Ana Blvd., Suite 700
Santa Ana, CA, 92701
Phone: 714-550-7369
website
U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA)

The SBA renders assistance with special programs for women and minorities, financing for starting businesses, including developing business plans and providing information on other SBA programs.


applies to:
Security Guard and Patrol Services

Small Business Development Center (SBDC)
Washington Office Center
409 3rd Street, S.W. Suite 6400
Washington, DC, 20416
Phone: 202-205-6766
Fax: 202-205-7727
website