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Here are the forms that you need to fill out for your business permits. These forms are based on your answers to our questions.

Register your business
Register your business as soon as possible if you do not have a BAN number. We require a BAN number to apply for and issue many permits.
<a href="https://sftreasurer.org/business/register-business" target="_blank">Register your business</a>

Your building permit forms
Download and fill out the forms below.
You will submit the completed forms on the following pages.

<a target="_blank" href="https://sfdbi.org/sites/default/files/BldgForm3-8_Fillable.pdf">Building permit application form 3/8 (PDF)</a>

<a target="_blank" href="https://www.sf.gov/sites/default/files/2022-11/Permit%20Applicant%20Disclosure.pdf">Permit applicant and authorized agent disclosure (PDF)</a>

<a target="_blank" href="https://www.sf.gov/sites/default/files/2022-08/IS%20M-04.pdf">Title-24 California Energy Code & San Francisco Green Building Code Inspection Checklist for Non-Residential (Building)</a> (IS M-04 Attachment 1 on pages 3-4 of PDF)

<a target="_blank" href="https://energycodeace.com/NonresidentialForms/2019" >Title 24 NRCC Form (Nonresidential Certificates of Compliance): NRCC-MCH-E Mechanical (PDF)</a>

<a target="_blank" href="https://energycodeace.com/NonresidentialForms/2019">Title 24 NRCC Form (Nonresidential Certificates of Compliance): NRCC-PRC-E Process systems (PDF)</a>

<a target="_blank" href="https://www.sf.gov/sites/default/files/2022-12/AB-093%20GS4%20Nonresidential%20Basic%20TI.pdf">GS-4 form for Non-residential interior only alteration projects (PDF)</a>

Your project requires architectural plans. 
<a target="_blank" href="https://sf.gov/information/how-create-pdfs-your-plans-or-addenda">Follow these instructions to create your building project plans</a>.

<a target="_blank" href="https://www.sf.gov/sites/default/files/2022-11/IS%20DA-02.pdf">Disability Checklist for ADA compliance (PDF)</a>

<a target="_blank" href="https://sf.gov/fill-out-green-energy-forms">Title 24 Green Energy form</a>

<a target="_blank" href="https://www.sfdph.org/dph/files/EHSdocs/ehsFood/permitsdocs/PlanCheckApplication.pdf">Plan check application for the Department of Public Health (PDF)</a>

<a target="_blank" href="https://sfpuc.org/sites/default/files/accounts-and-services/Customer%20Fixture%20Count.pdf">Plumbing Fixture Count Form</a>

If you own the property, fill out and sign the property owner's package.
Upload it with your forms.
<a target="_blank" href="https://sfdbi.org/sites/default/files/Documents/forms/Permit_Services/Property%20Owners%20Package.pdf">Property owner's package (PDF)</a>

If you are working with a contractor, they must fill out and sign the licensed contractor's statement. Upload it with your forms.
<a target="_blank" href="https://www.sf.gov/file/licensed-contractors-statement-form">Licensed contractor's statement (PDF)</a>

Download and fill out the sign permit form. You will need to upload plans that <a target="_blank" href="https://sfplanning.org/sites/default/files/documents/publications/GeneralInfo_Signs.pdf">include dimensions and location of sign and signage text</a>.
<a target="_blank" href="https://sfdbi.org/building-form-4-7">Building sign permit form 4/7 (PDF)</a>

<a target="_blank" href="https://energycodeace.com/NonresidentialForms/2019">Title 24 NRCC Form (Nonresidential Certificates of Compliance)</a>: 2019-NRCC-LTS-E Lighting Sign. You will need to download and open this file on Adobe Acrobat.

A filled out copy of Attachment NRE (electrical/lighting) from the energy inspection checklist. 
<a target="_blank" href="https://www.sf.gov/sites/default/files/2022-08/IS%20M-04.pdf">Energy Inspection Checklist M-04 (PDF)</a>

If you do not already have a sprinkler, you may have to apply for a sprinkler permit with your building permit. <a target="_blank" href="https://sf-fire.org/204-fire-sprinkler-submittal">See more information from SF Fire</a>.

If you are making alterations to the electrical system, you will need to upload:
<ul>
<li><a target="_blank" href="https://sfdbi.org/sites/default/files/IS%20E-01.pdf">Your electrical plans</a>: Single line diagram (SLD), panel schedules, floor plans and reflected ceiling plans.</li>
<li><a target="_blank" href="https://energycodeace.com/NonresidentialForms/2019">Title 24 NRCC Form (Nonresidential Certificates of Compliance)</a>: 2019-NRCC-ELC-E for installing new electrical panels/service. You need to download and open this file on Adobe Acrobat.</li>
<li>A filled out copy of <a target="_blank" href="https://www.sf.gov/sites/default/files/2022-08/IS%20M-04.pdf">Title-24 California Energy Code Inspection Checklist NON-RESIDENTIAL (ELECTRICAL)</a> (IS M-04 Attachment 2 at pages 5-6 of PDF).</li>
</ul>

If you are making alterations to your outdoor lighting system, you will need to upload:
<ul>
<li><a target="_blank" href="https://energycodeace.com/NonresidentialForms/2019">Title 24 NRCC Form (Nonresidential Certificates of Compliance)</a>: 2019-NRCC-LTO-E for installing/altering outdoor lighting</li>
<li>A filled out copy of <a target="_blank" href="https://www.sf.gov/sites/default/files/2022-08/IS%20M-04.pdf">Title-24 California Energy Code Inspection Checklist NON-RESIDENTIAL (ELECTRICAL)</a> (IS M-04 Attachment 2 at pages 5-6 of PDF).</li>
</ul>

If you are making alterations to your indoor lighting system, you will need to upload:
<ul>
<li><a target="_blank" href="https://energycodeace.com/NonresidentialForms/2019">Title 24 documents</a> 2019-NRCC-LTI-E for installing/altering indoor lighting and 2019-NRCC-LTO-E for installing/altering outdoor lighting. You need to download and open these files on Adobe Acrobat.</li>
<li>A filled out copy of <a target="_blank" href="https://www.sf.gov/sites/default/files/2022-08/IS%20M-04.pdf">Title-24 California Energy Code Inspection Checklist NON-RESIDENTIAL (ELECTRICAL)</a> (IS M-04 Attachment 2 at pages 5-6 of PDF).</li>
</ul>

Apply to get a permit to display merchandise.
<a target="_blank" href="https://sfpublicworks.org/services/permits/display-merchandise">Application to display merchandise permit (PDF)</a>.

Find <a target="_blank" href="https://sfgov.org/entertainment/permit-applications">your permit from the Entertainment Commission</a>.

Download and fill out the <a target="_blank" href="https://sf-fire.org/files/2020-11/Permit%20Application%2011052020.pdf">Operational permit for a place for assembly (PDF)</a>

Download and fill out the <a target="_blank" href="https://sf-fire.org/files/2024-07/Permit%20Application%2007082023%20Fillable.pdf">Operational permit for an open flame (PDF)</a>

Apply for <a target="_blank" href="https://sfpuc.org/sites/default/files/programs/IU-PermitApplication_2013.pdf">your Industrial user discharge permit</a>.

Apply for <a target="_blank" href="https://etaxstatement.sfgov.org/DphEhbFoodPermit">your food permit with the Department of Public Health</a>.

Apply for <a target="_blank" href="https://www.sf.gov/apply-permit-operate-body-art-establishment">your Tattoo, Body Piercing and Permanent Cosmetics permit</a>.

Apply for <a href="https://www.sf.gov/get-permit-open-laundromat-or-laundry" target="_blank">your permit to open a laundromat</a>.

Apply for <a target="_blank" href="https://www.sf.gov/get-permit-run-pet-hospital-dog-kennel-or-animal-boarding-facility">your permit for overnight animal boarding</a>.

Apply for <a target="_blank" href="https://sf.gov/shared-spaces">a Shared Spaces permit</a>.

You must <a target="_blank" href="https://www.abc.ca.gov/licensing/apply-for-a-new-license/">apply for an alcohol license</a> with the State of California’s Department of Alcohol and Beverage Control (ABC).
ABC San Francisco Field Office: 33 New Montgomery St, Suite 1230 
<a href="mailto:SanFrancisco@abc.ca.gov">SanFrancisco@abc.ca.gov</a> 
<a href="tel:+4153566500">(415) 356-6500</a>

Here are the forms you need

We will ask you about:
<ul>
 <li>Your contact information</li>
 <li>Your business information</li>
 <li>Business owner’s demographic information</li>
</ul>

You will upload your completed forms and your architectural plans.
This will take about 15 minutes.

Submit your forms for your business permits

Your contact information

Your business

Your business ownership

Building permit forms

Upload your plan set and all required documents. 
 
You may upload multiple files. We accept PDFs. The maximum file size is 350MB. 
 
Follow our rules about how to create PDFs. 
 
PDFs must be editable. Do not submit locked, password-protected, encrypted, or “Restricted” documents. 
 
Use a scanned graphic signature via a PDF stamp to sign every sheet.