The Entertainment Permit Modifications Form, printed as Entertainment Permit – Request for Modification, is the City of Sacramento form that a current entertainment permit holder uses to ask for a change to the conditions of an existing permit. It covers the days and hours of entertainment, the minimum age limit, minimum security, the permitted area and other conditions. On FillingPDF you can fill out the form online and download or print the completed PDF; the city's Entertainment Services office receives it only through the channels described below.
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What is Entertainment Permit Modifications Form – Sacramento, CA?
The Entertainment Permit Modifications Form, printed as Entertainment Permit – Request for Modification, is the City of Sacramento form a current permit holder submits to request a change to the conditions of an existing entertainment permit.
The form is issued through Entertainment Services, 915 I St., 3rd Floor, Sacramento, CA 95814. It lets the permit holder choose a permanent change or a limited-term change (with From and To dates) and tick what is being modified: Hours, Age Limit, Security, Area or Other. Separate blocks ask for the current and requested days of entertainment, the current and requested hours, the current and requested minimum age limit, and the current and requested minimum security.
Completing the form does not change the permit by itself. The city's Entertainment Permits page says various City departments check for life safety issues and give recommendations on the request, and that all requests are subject to City approval. The form adds that inspection or comments by staff do not constitute approval.
The form is for permits the city has already issued. New and renewal applications use the General or Temporary Entertainment Permit Application or the Limited Entertainment Permit Application, and changes to the managers listed on a permit use the Entertainment Permit Manager Listing. The city also states that entertainment permits are the property of the city and may not be transferred.
Who needs to file Entertainment Permit Modifications Form – Sacramento, CA?
Current holders of a City of Sacramento entertainment permit who want to change the conditions of that permit use this form. The city's page describes it for current permit holders who need to "change existing permit conditions." Typical requests are different days or hours of entertainment, a different minimum age limit or level of security, a larger or different area (for example, a patio), or another condition the form lists under Other.
The form has room for two permit holders, each with a name, e-mail address, contact telephone number, cell phone and signature line.
Do not use this form in these cases:
- You need a new entertainment permit or a renewal. Those use the General or Temporary Entertainment Permit Application or the Limited Entertainment Permit Application.
- You only need to add or remove managers on a permit. The city directs permit holders to the Entertainment Permit Manager Listing, signed by the permit holder, and the Manager Update Instructions.
- You want to transfer a permit to someone else. The city says permits may not be transferred.
When to file Entertainment Permit Modifications Form – Sacramento, CA
Submit the form when you, as a current permit holder, want to change the conditions of your entertainment permit, and before you put the change into effect. The form states that the request must be approved by the City (Representative) before conditions are modified, and that any spending on remodeling, equipment, agreements or leases before approval is solely at the applicant's risk.
A change can be permanent or limited term; for a limited term, enter the From and To dates on the form. No separate due date is printed on the form. Renewal of the two-year permit is a different step: the city says the permittee is responsible for submitting the renewal application before the permit expires.
Documents you need
- A scalable layout of the venue that shows the proposed expanded area for entertainment, when you request to modify the area subject to the entertainment permit (for example, a patio).
- A written justification explaining the request in detail, with additional sheets if needed, for the requested change to the minimum age limit or minimum security.
- Additional sheets with a detailed explanation, if needed, when you request to modify other conditions.
- Payment of the modification fee shown on the form, if the city's fee list requires it for your request; confirm with Entertainment Services.
How to fill out Entertainment Permit Modifications Form – Sacramento, CA
Enter permit and business details
At the top, type or print the Permit No., the Date, the Name of Business and the Business Address exactly as they appear on your current entertainment permit.
Choose permanent or limited term
Under Type of Modification Requested, check Permanent or Limited Term. If you check Limited Term, enter the From and To dates for the modification.
Check the modifications requested
Under Modification(s) Requested, check each item you are changing: Hours, Age Limit, Security, Area or Other. Then describe the Proposed Entertainment for Modified Conditions.
Modify the days of entertainment
Under Request to Modify Days of Entertainment, check the Current Days and the Requested Days (Mon through Sun). Complete this block only if you are changing days.
Modify the hours of entertainment
Under Request to Modify Hours of Entertainment, enter the Current Hours (From and To) and the Requested Hours (From and To).
Modify the minimum age limit
Under Request to Modify Minimum Age Limit, enter the Current and Requested age limit. Add the detailed justification the form asks for, using attached sheets if needed.
Modify the minimum security
Under Request to Modify Minimum Security, enter the Current and Requested security. Explain the justification in detail and attach sheets if needed.
Describe an area change
Under Request to Modify Area Subject to Entertainment Permit (for example, a patio), describe the change and provide a scalable layout of the venue that shows the proposed expanded area.
Explain any other conditions
Under Request to modify other conditions, explain the request in detail and attach additional sheets if needed.
Complete the permit holder information
Under Permit Holder Information, enter the name, e-mail address, contact telephone number and cell phone for Permit Holder #1, and for Permit Holder #2 if there is one.
Review, sign and download the PDF
Check that each change you want is marked and explained, then sign on the line for each permit holder. Download or print the completed PDF from FillingPDF and submit it as described under How to submit.
How to submit Entertainment Permit Modifications Form – Sacramento, CA
Submit the completed form to the City of Sacramento Entertainment Services staff. The city's Entertainment Permits page tells current permit holders to complete the form and submit it to staff; the form header gives the office as Entertainment Services, 915 I St., 3rd Floor, Sacramento, CA 95814, telephone (916) 808-3535.
- Staff contact: for permit applications, the city says to contact staff by e-mail or call (916) 808-3535 to schedule an intake appointment. For this form, call the same number to confirm how staff want to receive it.
- Attachments: include any layout or written explanation the lines you completed call for (see required documents).
- Fee: the form prints a modification fee, and the city's fee list notes that the first request is free. The amount is not repeated here; confirm it with Entertainment Services. The city's fee notes say fees are due when an application is submitted, applications without all appropriate fees are not accepted, and fees are non-refundable.
The city's page names no mailing address or online portal for this form. FillingPDF lets you fill out and download the PDF; submission follows the channels above.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Changing hours, days, age limit, security or area before the City approves the request; the form says approval is required first.
- Treating a staff inspection or staff comments as approval; the form states they do not constitute approval.
- Spending on remodeling, equipment, agreements or leases before approval; the form says this is solely at the applicant's risk.
- Requesting an area change without a scalable layout of the venue that includes the proposed expanded area.
- Choosing Limited Term without entering the From and To dates for the modification.
- Requesting a different minimum age limit or minimum security without a detailed justification (attach sheets if needed).
- Using this form to add or delete managers; the city directs those changes to the Entertainment Permit Manager Listing.
- Leaving the Permit No. blank or leaving a listed permit holder's signature line unsigned.
- Submitting without the fee the city requires; the city says applications without all appropriate fees are not accepted.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Entertainment Permit Modifications Form?
It is the City of Sacramento form, printed as Entertainment Permit – Request for Modification, that a current permit holder uses to ask for changes to the conditions of an entertainment permit, such as days, hours, minimum age limit, minimum security or area.
Is the modification form a Sacramento business license?
No. It changes conditions on an entertainment permit the city has already issued. The city's list of required documents for an entertainment permit application includes a current City of Sacramento Business Operations Tax (BOT) Certificate; this form lists no such attachment.
Who should use this form instead of a new application?
Use it if you already hold an entertainment permit and want to change existing conditions. New permits and renewals use the General or Temporary Entertainment Permit Application or the Limited Entertainment Permit Application, not this form.
Is there a fee to modify an entertainment permit in Sacramento?
The form prints a modification fee, and the city's fee list says the first request is free. Fees are non-refundable and due when an application is submitted, per the city. Call Entertainment Services at (916) 808-3535 for the current amount.
Can I change my hours before the city approves the request?
No. The form says the request must be approved by the City before conditions are modified. Staff inspection or comments do not count as approval, and spending on remodeling, equipment, agreements or leases first is at your own risk.
What do I attach to ask for a bigger entertainment area?
Attach a scalable layout of the venue that includes the proposed expanded area for entertainment. For age limit, security or other conditions, the form asks for a detailed explanation, with additional sheets if needed.
How do I change the managers on my entertainment permit?
Not with this form. The city says to submit the Entertainment Permit Manager Listing, signed by the permit holder, with proposed or deleted managers. Managers not listed on a current permit must complete a live scan, which carries a fee.
Can I fill out the modification form online?
Yes. You can fill out the PDF online on FillingPDF and download or print it. FillingPDF is independent of the City of Sacramento and does not submit the form; you deliver it to Entertainment Services through the city's channels.
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