Form 28-01, the Business License Change Form, is the City of Irvine form used to update an existing business license when the business changes its name, physical location, mailing address or contact information. It is one of the forms connected to an Irvine business license, and it is not the right form when the legal make-up or ownership of the business changes: the form sends those cases to a new Business License Application. On FillingPDF you can fill out the form online and download or print the completed PDF; the official PDF is published by the City of Irvine.
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What is 28-01?
The Business License Change Form (Form 28-01) is the City of Irvine form that a business uses to report changes to its existing business license: a change of business name, a change of physical location, a change of mailing address, or a change of additional information such as phone, fax, number of employees, email or business description.
The form is headed Community Development and carries the printed identifier FORM 28-01 REV 09/26. It opens with the business name, the business license number and the effective date of change, then offers one block for each kind of change. A processing charge is printed on the form, and it differs by type: one charge for a change of physical location, another for a change of business name or mailing address. The amounts are on the form; confirm the current charge with the Business License office.
Form 28-01 does not cover every change. If the FEIN changes, or if there has been any change in the legal make-up or ownership of the business, the form directs you to submit a new Business License Application instead, found at cityofirvine.gov/node/2161. If the business has moved to a new residential location in Irvine, the form directs you to a Home Occupation Application (Form 40-27).
Who needs to file 28-01?
Businesses that already hold an Irvine business license and need to change the information on it use Form 28-01. The form covers these changes:
- a new business name;
- a new physical location (the new street address cannot be a P.O. Box);
- a new mailing address;
- a new phone number, fax number, number of employees, email or business description.
Do not use Form 28-01 in these cases:
- The legal make-up or ownership of the business has changed. Complete a new Business License Application at cityofirvine.gov/node/2161 and, if applicable, a Home Occupation Application.
- The FEIN has changed. The form says a new Business License Application must be submitted.
- The business has moved to a new residential location in Irvine. Complete a Home Occupation Application (Form 40-27).
The form is signed under penalty of perjury by a person who certifies being authorized to make the statement; that person prints their name and title next to the signature.
When to file 28-01
File Form 28-01 when a change to your licensed business takes effect: the form asks for the Effective Date of Change at the top. No separate filing deadline is printed on it. Because a processing charge applies and ownership or FEIN changes require a different application, check before you file by calling the Business License office at 949-724-7128 or emailing [email protected]. If the change involves a new legal make-up or ownership, a new Business License Application replaces this form rather than following it.
Documents you need
- A new Business License Application, from cityofirvine.gov/node/2161: required instead of this form when there has been any change in the legal make-up or ownership of the business.
- A new Business License Application: required when the FEIN has changed, as the form states.
- A Home Occupation Application (Form 40-27): required when the business has moved to a new residential location in Irvine; also submitted with a new application, if applicable, after an ownership change.
How to fill out 28-01
Enter business name and license number
At the top, write the business name, the business license number and the effective date of change.
Complete a change of business name
If the name is changing, enter the previous business name and the new business name. Add the FEIN as the form requests; if the FEIN has changed, a new Business License Application must be submitted.
Complete a change of location
Enter the previous street address, suite, city, state and ZIP, then the new street address, suite, city, state and ZIP. The new street address cannot be a P.O. Box; for a new residential location, complete Form 40-27 instead.
Complete a change of mailing address
Enter the previous mailing address and the new mailing address, each with suite, city, state and ZIP.
Add changed contact and business details
Under change of additional information, enter the new phone, new fax, number of employees, email and the business description.
Answer the ownership question
Check YES or NO to whether there have been any changes in the legal make-up or ownership of the business. If YES, complete a new Business License Application at cityofirvine.gov/node/2161 and, if applicable, a Home Occupation Application.
Sign, print name and title, and date
Under the certification made under penalty of perjury, sign as the applicant, print your name and title and enter the date. You certify that you are authorized to make the statement and that the information is true and correct.
Review and download the completed PDF
Check that only the sections for your change are filled and the license number matches. Download or print the completed PDF from FillingPDF, then submit it as described under How to submit.
How to submit 28-01
The form itself does not print a separate submission instruction, so confirm the channel with the Business License office before you send it: call 949-724-7128 or email [email protected].
- Address printed on the form: Community Development Department, Building & Safety, P.O. Box 19575, Irvine CA 92623-9575 appears at the foot of the form.
- Email or online: the City Clerk's forms website says City of Irvine forms may be printed, saved or submitted by email or online. For questions about the forms site, call 949-724-6281.
- Processing charge: the form lists a processing charge that depends on the type of change. The form does not state how it is paid, and the amount is not repeated here; ask the Business License office.
FillingPDF lets you fill out and download the PDF; submission follows the channels above.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Entering a P.O. Box as the new street address in a change of location; the form says it cannot be a P.O. Box.
- Using Form 28-01 to report a change of ownership or legal make-up; the form requires a new Business License Application in that case.
- Reporting a changed FEIN on this form without submitting a new Business License Application.
- Filing a change of location for a move to a residential address without completing a Home Occupation Application (Form 40-27).
- Leaving out the business license number or the effective date of change at the top of the form.
- Signing without printing your name and title, or without the date, in the certification block.
- Skipping the processing charge: the form lists a charge by type of change, so ask the Business License office about payment before sending.
Frequently asked questions
How do I update my Irvine business license?
Use Form 28-01, the Business License Change Form, to report a new business name, physical location, mailing address or contact details. Changes in legal make-up, ownership or FEIN need a new Business License Application instead, found at cityofirvine.gov/node/2161.
Do I have to pay to change my business license in Irvine?
The form lists a processing charge that depends on the change: one charge for a change of physical location, another for a change of business name or mailing address. Ask the Business License office at 949-724-7128 for the current amount and how to pay.
Can I move my business to my home using Form 28-01?
No. If the business has moved to a new residential location in Irvine, the form tells you to complete a Home Occupation Application (Form 40-27). Form 28-01 is for changes to the existing license information.
What if the ownership of my business has changed?
Do not use Form 28-01. If there has been any change in the legal make-up or ownership, complete a new Business License Application at cityofirvine.gov/node/2161 and, if applicable, a Home Occupation Application. The Business License office can advise at 949-724-7128.
Can the new business address be a P.O. Box?
Not as the new street address in a change of location: the form states it cannot be a P.O. Box. A separate change of mailing address block exists for where you receive mail.
Who can sign Form 28-01?
A person who is authorized to make the statement. The certification is made under penalty of perjury, and the signer prints their name and title and dates the form.
Where do I send Form 28-01?
The form prints the Community Development Department, Building & Safety address, P.O. Box 19575, Irvine CA 92623-9575, but gives no other instruction. Confirm the channel with the Business License office at 949-724-7128 or [email protected].
Can I fill out Form 28-01 online on FillingPDF?
Yes, you can fill out the PDF online on FillingPDF and download or print it. FillingPDF is an independent service: it does not file the form or pay the processing charge, so you submit it through the City of Irvine's channels.
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