The Massage Establishment Permit Packet is the application the City of Santa Ana uses, under Chapter 22 of its Municipal Code, to issue a permit to a massage establishment; the Finance Department publishes it and the Santa Ana Police Department receives the packet by appointment. It is used for a new permit, a renewal or a change of ownership, and it must be accompanied by a completed Business License application and other attachments listed on the first page. On this page you can fill out the form online on FillingPDF and download or print the completed PDF; the original is published by the city at the official URL.
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What is Massage Establishment Permit Packet – Santa Ana, CA?
The Massage Establishment Permit Packet is the City of Santa Ana application, issued under Santa Ana Municipal Code Ch. 22, that a massage establishment owner completes to obtain, renew or transfer a massage establishment permit.
The first page has check boxes for New Permit, Renewal and Change of Ownership, a Permit # line and the list of materials that must be attached. The packet then collects:
- Applicant information, business information and the CPR certification of the employee named.
- Prior addresses and previous employment for the past five years.
- Permit history and criminal record questions.
- A certification signed under penalty of perjury.
- A Santa Ana Police Department page with the establishment's general business information, the owner's contact details and a list of employees with their CAMTC certificate numbers.
- An Acknowledgement of Massage Establishment Operating Standards for Municipal Code Chapter 22, Section 22-7, signed by the owner and the manager.
The packet is a permit application, not the city business license itself: it asks you to attach a completed Business License application. The certification states that you may not conduct the activity applied for until a permit has been granted.
Who needs to file Massage Establishment Permit Packet – Santa Ana, CA?
Owners of a massage establishment in the City of Santa Ana use this packet when they apply for a new permit, renew an existing permit or report a change of ownership; the first page asks you to check one of those three boxes.
- Owner and manager. The Acknowledgement of Massage Establishment Operating Standards is signed by both the owner and the manager of the establishment, with printed names and titles.
- Employees. Each employee is listed on the Police Department page with a CAMTC certificate number, and the packet asks for one 2"x2" photo, a copy of the CAMTC certificate or ID card and a copy of the driver's license for each of them.
- Applicants with a history. Prior addresses and work history for the past five years, permit history and any convictions within the last ten years must be listed.
Section 22-7 says every person who owns, operates, manages or is employed in a massage establishment must comply with the operating requirements. The form does not describe a representative or agent who may sign for the owner.
When to file Massage Establishment Permit Packet – Santa Ana, CA
Submit the packet when you need a massage establishment permit for a new establishment, a renewal or a change of ownership. The form prints no filing deadline or renewal date. It states that you may not conduct the activity applied for until a permit has been granted, so apply before you open.
Two later reporting duties are printed in the packet. When you hire a new employee, you must inform the Santa Ana Police Department and provide the documentation for that employee. Any change in management must be reported to the police department within ten (10) days, according to Section 22-7.
Applications are submitted at an appointment; you request it by email before you come in.
Documents you need
- Copy of all corporate or partnership documents and the lease, including any addendums.
- County of Orange Fictitious Business Name filing.
- Completed Business License application.
- Proof of valid California Driver's License or Passport.
- CPR certification from the American Red Cross or the American Heart Association.
- Two color photos, 2" x 2".
- Proof of Live Scan submission.
- Diagram of the floor plan.
- Police permit fee (non-refundable), paid by check payable to City of Santa Ana.
- For each employee listed on the Police Department page: one 2"x2" photo, a copy of the CAMTC certificate or ID card and a copy of the driver's license.
- Additional sheets, if necessary, for permit history and criminal record entries.
How to fill out Massage Establishment Permit Packet – Santa Ana, CA
Mark the application type
On page 1, check New Permit, Renewal or Change of Ownership, and enter the Permit # if you have one.
Enter applicant information
Give your full name (last, first, M.I.), address, phone, email, date of birth, driver's license and Social Security entries, and the physical description fields the form lists.
Enter business information
Write the business name, phone and business address, and the previous owner and phone as the form asks.
Complete the CPR certification block
Enter the employee name, certificate number, location attended and expiration date for the CPR certification from the American Red Cross or American Heart Association.
List prior addresses
In chronological order, list every location where you lived in the past five (5) years, with From and To dates.
List previous employment
Start with your most recent job and include all part-time jobs and periods of unemployment within the past five (5) years, with job title, supervisor, phone, company and address.
Answer the permit history questions
Check Yes or No for prior licenses or permits to do business in California or elsewhere, and list city, type, permit number and date. Answer the suspended, revoked or denied question and give who revoked it, the date, the business and the reason.
Answer the criminal record question
Check Yes or No for offenses within the last ten (10) years, including those dismissed or expunged under Penal Code Section 1203.4, excluding minor traffic violations. For each, enter the violation date, arresting agency, original and final charge, disposition date and disposition.
Sign the certification
Read the certification made under penalty of perjury, then sign and date it.
Complete the Police Department page
Enter the business name, address, phone, hours of operation, services provided and number of employees, then the owner's name, phone and email.
List each employee
For each employee, enter the name and CAMTC certificate number, and prepare the photo, certificate or ID card copy and driver's license copy.
Complete the operating standards acknowledgement
Enter the owner and manager printed names, the name and address of the massage establishment, and the printed names, titles and dates of the owner and the manager.
Review, attach and download
Check every section against the attachment list on page 1, then download or print the completed PDF from FillingPDF and assemble the package described under How to submit.
How to submit Massage Establishment Permit Packet – Santa Ana, CA
The form names one channel: an in-person submission by appointment, requested by email.
- Appointment: email [email protected] to schedule an appointment to submit your application.
- What to bring: the completed packet with every attachment listed on the first page, including the Business License application, photos, proof of Live Scan submission and the floor plan diagram.
- Fee: a non-refundable police permit fee applies, paid by check made payable to City of Santa Ana. The amount is printed on page 1 of the packet; confirm the current amount with the police permits office.
The form lists no mailing address or online portal. FillingPDF lets you fill out and download the PDF; submission follows the channel above.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Turning in the packet without every attachment on the first-page list, such as the Live Scan proof, floor plan diagram or Fictitious Business Name filing.
- Leaving out the completed Business License application, which the packet requires as an attachment.
- Showing up without an appointment instead of first emailing [email protected].
- Listing fewer than five years of addresses or work history; the form asks for every address and every job, including part-time work and periods of unemployment.
- Omitting convictions that were dismissed or expunged under Penal Code Section 1203.4; the form asks for them within the last ten years, excluding minor traffic violations.
- Listing an employee without a photo, a CAMTC certificate or ID card copy and a driver's license copy.
- Making the permit fee check payable to anyone other than City of Santa Ana, or expecting the non-refundable fee back.
- Opening for business before the permit is granted; the certification says you may not conduct the activity until then.
- Hiring a new employee without informing the Santa Ana Police Department and providing the documentation.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Massage Establishment Permit Packet?
It is the City of Santa Ana application for a massage establishment permit under Municipal Code Ch. 22. You use it for a new permit, a renewal or a change of ownership, and it includes police information pages and an operating standards acknowledgement.
Do I need a Santa Ana business license application with the permit?
Yes, the packet lists a completed Business License application among the materials that must be attached. The permit packet does not replace it, so complete the Santa Ana business license application and include it when you submit.
How do I submit the Santa Ana massage permit application?
Email [email protected] to ask for an appointment to submit your application. The form names no mailing address or online portal, so bring the completed packet and all attachments to that appointment.
Is there a fee for the massage establishment permit?
Yes. The packet lists a non-refundable police permit fee, paid by check payable to City of Santa Ana. The amount is printed on page 1 of the form; confirm the current amount with [email protected] before you pay.
What documents do I attach to the massage permit packet?
Attach corporate or partnership documents and lease, the County of Orange Fictitious Business Name filing, the Business License application, ID, CPR certification, two 2" x 2" photos, Live Scan proof, a floor plan diagram and the fee check. Employees need a photo, CAMTC copy and driver's license copy.
Do I have to report dismissed or expunged convictions?
The criminal record question covers offenses within the last ten years, including those dismissed or expunged under Penal Code Section 1203.4. Minor traffic violations are excluded. Use additional sheets if you need more room.
What happens when I hire a new employee?
You must inform the Santa Ana Police Department and provide the necessary documentation for that employee. The packet says the CAMTC number is then verified and documented, and employee ID cards are distributed.
Can I fill out the Santa Ana massage permit packet online?
You can fill out the PDF online on FillingPDF and download or print it. FillingPDF is independent of the City of Santa Ana and does not submit the packet; you deliver it at an appointment arranged with the police permits office.
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