City of Belmont - New Business License Application What you need to know to get started: 1. Business licenses are renewed on a 12-month anniversary basis. 2. The business start date is the first date your business started operating in the City of Belmont. 3. Employee identification numbers are required for all new businesses. Sole owners or partnerships are required to provide a Social Security number or California Driver's License number for all owners/partners. LLC, Limited Partnership, Trust or Corporations are required to provide a Federal Employee Identification Number (FEIN) or State Employee Identification Number (SEIN) for the business. 4. No payment will be required until your application has been reviewed and accepted. You will receive an email verifying the receipt of application. Within 3 business days you will receive an email containing the amount due and instructions on how to make payment online. The City of Belmont would like to welcome you to its business community. We know that starting a new business can be exciting and challenging. We wish you the greatest success in your new venture! If you need any assistance with the application process, please call (650) 453-0400 to speak with a customer service representative.