Form 22-65, the Transient Occupancy Tax Registration Certificate, is a City of Irvine certificate printed under the heading Administrative Services, Treasury Services. It states that a hotel establishment has registered to collect Transient Occupancy Tax from transients and remit it to the city's Director of Administrative Services. The hotel operator signs it, and the certificate must stay posted on the hotel premises. On this page you can fill out the form online on FillingPDF and download or print the completed PDF; the city publishes the original at cityofirvine.gov.
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What is 22-65?
Form 22-65, Transient Occupancy Tax Registration Certificate is the City of Irvine certificate stating that the named hotel establishment has registered with the Director of Administrative Services to collect Transient Occupancy Tax from transients and remit it to the Director.
The text printed on the certificate ties it to the Uniform Transient Occupancy Tax Ordinance, as modified by City of Irvine Municipal Code, Chapter 4 § 2-9-405. By registering, the establishment has fulfilled the requirements of that ordinance, according to the certificate.
The certificate is evidence of registration and nothing more. It states that it does not authorize any person to conduct any unlawful business or to conduct any lawful business in an unlawful manner. It does not allow anyone to operate a hotel without complying with all applicable local laws, including those that require a permit from any board, commission, department or office of the City of Irvine, and it says in plain words that it does not constitute a permit.
The form identifies the establishment by name, phone, address, city, state and ZIP. It then has lines for the certificate number, the reviewer, a date, the Director of Administrative Services, and the hotel operator's signature, name and full title. The revision printed on the form is FORM 22-65 REV 02/24.
The certificate concerns the Transient Occupancy Tax collected from transients. It is not a property tax document.
Who needs to file 22-65?
The hotel operator of an establishment that has registered with the City of Irvine's Director of Administrative Services to collect Transient Occupancy Tax from transients uses this certificate. The operator signs it and prints a name and full title on the form.
Points the certificate itself makes:
- The certificate names one establishment, with its address, so it describes that establishment's registration.
- It is not a permit. An operator who needs a permit from any board, commission, department or office of the City of Irvine must still meet that requirement separately.
- It does not excuse unlawful business or lawful business conducted in an unlawful manner, and it does not allow a hotel to operate without strict compliance with all applicable local laws.
The form does not describe who may sign on the operator's behalf beyond the "Hotel Operator Signature" line with the signer's name and full title. If you are unsure whether your establishment must register, contact the City of Irvine at 949-724-6281, the number its forms website gives for questions.
When to file 22-65
The form prints no filing deadline of its own. It certifies that an establishment has registered with the Director of Administrative Services, so it comes into play when that registration is made. Once the certificate exists, it must be posted in a conspicuous place on the hotel premises at all times. For timing questions about registration itself, contact the City of Irvine at 949-724-6281.
How to fill out 22-65
Enter the establishment name and phone
In the top block, type the ESTABLISHMENT NAME exactly as the establishment is known, and its PHONE number.
Enter the establishment address
Complete ADDRESS, CITY, STATE and ZIP for the hotel establishment named above.
Read the certificate statement
The printed text covers the Uniform Transient Occupancy Tax Ordinance, Chapter 4 § 2-9-405, the fact that the certificate is not a permit, and the duty to post it. It needs no entries.
Check the city-use lines
CERTIFICATE NUMBER, REVIEWED BY, DATE and DIRECTOR OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES appear next to each other near the bottom. The form does not say who completes them, so confirm with the City at 949-724-6281 before entering anything.
Sign as hotel operator
The hotel operator signs on the HOTEL OPERATOR SIGNATURE line.
Print the operator's name and title
Enter the operator's NAME and FULL TITLE in the lines below the signature.
Review and download the completed PDF
Check that the establishment details are correct and the signature block is complete. Download or print the completed PDF from FillingPDF, then post the certificate in a conspicuous place on the hotel premises.
How to submit 22-65
The form names no mailing address, portal or office for delivery. It is headed Administrative Services, Treasury Services, and the registration it certifies is made with the Director of Administrative Services of the City of Irvine.
- City forms website: the City Clerk's Office of Records and Information manages the city's forms, which its forms website says may be printed, saved or submitted by email or online. That statement covers city forms in general, not this one in particular.
- Questions: call 949-724-6281, the number the forms website gives, to confirm how the City of Irvine wants this certificate delivered.
- On the premises: the completed certificate must be posted in a conspicuous place on the hotel premises at all times.
FillingPDF lets you fill out and download the PDF; submission follows the channels the City of Irvine confirms.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Treating the certificate as a permit to operate a hotel; it states that it does not constitute a permit.
- Assuming the certificate replaces other local requirements, such as a permit from any board, commission, department or office of the City of Irvine.
- Not posting the certificate in a conspicuous place on the hotel premises; it must be posted there at all times.
- Leaving the hotel operator's signature, name or full title blank at the bottom of the form.
- Entering a name and address that do not match the establishment the certificate is meant to cover.
- Filling in the certificate number, reviewed-by and date lines without confirming with the city who completes them.
Frequently asked questions
What is Form 22-65, the Transient Occupancy Registration Certificate?
It is the City of Irvine certificate stating that the named establishment has registered with the Director of Administrative Services to collect Transient Occupancy Tax from transients and remit it. The form, revision REV 02/24, is headed Administrative Services, Treasury Services.
Is this an Irvine property tax form?
No. The certificate concerns the Transient Occupancy Tax that a hotel establishment collects from transients. Nothing printed on it relates to a property tax, so it is not the form for an Irvine property tax matter.
Is the Transient Occupancy Registration Certificate a permit?
No. The certificate says it does not constitute a permit and does not authorize any unlawful business. A hotel must still comply with all applicable local laws, including any permit required by a board, commission, department or office of the City of Irvine.
Where must the certificate be posted?
In a conspicuous place on the hotel premises, at all times. The certificate prints this requirement in capital letters as part of its text.
Who signs Form 22-65?
The hotel operator signs on the Hotel Operator Signature line and prints a name and full title beneath it. The form also has a line for the Director of Administrative Services, but it does not say the operator completes that line.
Can I fill out Form 22-65 online?
Yes. You can fill out the PDF online on FillingPDF and download or print it. FillingPDF is an independent service and does not file or deliver the certificate; delivery follows the channels the City of Irvine confirms.
Where do I send the completed certificate?
The form prints no address or portal. The City of Irvine's forms website says city forms may be printed, saved or submitted by email or online, and gives 949-724-6281 for questions; call it to confirm how to deliver this certificate.
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