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  • Office of Treasurer & Tax Collector

Property Tax Division

New Business Licenses are handled by the Property Taxes division of the Treasurer Tax Collector Department, located at 1010  10th St., 2nd floor,  Modesto, CA 95354.

You may contact us at (209) 525-6388 for any questions regarding new business licenses. Business License Applications and instructions (requirements) are available on the internet.

Business Licenses - Renewal

The County Tax Collector issues business license renewals for locations outside of city limits. For licenses within city limits, please contact the appropriate city. Business License Applications are available on the internet.

Other Permits and Licenses

The following permits are issued by the County Tax Collector, in our office at 1010 Tenth Street, Modesto:

  • License of a Circus or Carnival
  • Peddlers Permit
  • Public Dance Hall
  • Public Dance
  • Taxicab
  • Scrap Metal Dealer
  • License to Sell Firearms
  • Massage Establishments
  • Bingo License
  • Secondhand Dealer License

Forms are available on the internet.

Contact us:

Email the Tax Collection Division at: taxes@stancounty.com

or the Treasurer/Tax Collector at: fordg@stancounty.com:

By Phone: (209) 525-6388
Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m

In Person: 1010 Tenth Street, Suite 2500
Modesto, CA 95354

Questions or comments about this site may be sent to taxes@stancounty.com

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