Other Agencies to Contact

We thank you for choosing to open a business in the City of Modesto.  Below is a list of other agencies that you may need to contact before starting your business.

Sales Tax and / or Seller’s Permit

Sales or use tax may apply to your business activities.  For general information, please contact the California Department of Tax and Administration.

Address: 3321 Power Inn Road, Number 210, Sacramento, California

Phone Number: 800-400-7115

Federal Employer Id Number

Federal Employer ID Numbers are obtained through the Internal Revenue Service (IRS).  For more information, please contact the Internal Revenue Service (IRS).

Local Office Address: 1700 Standiford Avenue, Modesto, California

Office Hours: Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM until 4:30 PM

Phone Number: 209-900-6760 or 800-829-1040

State Employer ID Number

State Employer ID Numbers are obtained through the Employment Development Department (EDD).  For more information, please contact the Employment Development Department (EDD).

Phone Number: 888-745-3886

Fictitious Business Name

Fictitious Business Names are obtained through the Stanislaus County Clerk and / or Recorder.  For more information, please contact the Stanislaus County Clerk and / or Recorder.

Address:  1021 I Street, Modesto, California 

Phone Number: 209-525-5250

State Contractor Board

State Contractor Licenses are obtained through the State Contractor Board.  For more information, please contact the State Contractor Board.

Phone: 800-321-2752

Health Permits

Health Permits are obtained through the Stanislaus County Health Department.  For more information, please contact the Stanislaus County Health Department.

Address:  3800 Cornucopia Way, Suite C, Modesto, California 

Phone Number: 209-525-6700

Landscaping Business Information

Landscaping Business requirements can be found by contacting the Stanislaus County Department Of Agriculture And Weights & Measures.  For more information, please contact the Stanislaus County Department Of Agriculture And Weights & Measures.

Address:  3022 Service Road, Modesto, California 

Phone Number: 209-525-4730

Non-Profit Business Information

Articles of Incorporation or letter from Secretary of State stating non-profit status is obtained through the Secretary of State.  For more information, please contact the Secretary of State.

Phone Number:  916-653-7244

Import and / or Export

Import and / or Export information is available by contacting the U.S. Customs.  For more information, please contact the U.S. Customs.

Imports Phone Number:  877-227-5511

Exports Phone Number:  800-872-8723

Police Permits

Required Modesto Police Department permits information is available by contacting the Police Department.  For more information, please contact the Modesto Police Department.

Address:  600 10th Street, Modesto, California

Phone Number:  209-572-9679

Franchise Tax Board

Information regarding State taxes and business requirements is available by contacting the Franchise Tax Board. For more information, please contact the Franchise Tax Board.

Phone Number:  800-852-5711

Stanislaus County Child Care

Information regarding Child Care services is available by contacting Stanislaus County Child Care. For more information, please contact the Stanislaus County Child Care.

Phone Number:  209-238-6400