Permits and Licenses

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This collection of links contains useful information about permits and licenses and other services available in the County of Marin.

Applicable Codes

This page contains links to the municipal codes applicable to land use in Marin County.

Building And Permit Application

A list of required documents for permit applications.

Building and Safety

Enforcing State and County building codes to ensure buildings are safe.

Building Permit Requirements

Details of all requirements and fees that are collected for a permit.

Business

Information and resources for businesses operating in Marin County.

Business License

Information on the Business License Tax ordinance.

Business License Applications

Downloadable business license application form.

Business License Tax Schedule

Business License Tax schedule information and fees.

CUPA

Information about the Certified Unified Programs Agency (CUPA). Who they are, what they do and a variety of forms relating to hazardous materials storage.

Green Building Requirements

All residential and commercial project information for green building.

Land Use Permits

This contains permit applications and instructions for submitting your permit request.

Notary Public Oaths

Licenses & Certificates - Notary Public Oaths 

Process Server Registration

Licenses & Certificates - Process Server Registration 

Professional Photocopier

Licenses & Certificates - Professional Photocopier Registration

Scheduling An Inspection

Contact numbers and required information for scheduling an inspection.

Second Unit Amnesty Program

Marin County is continuing the Second Unit Amnesty Program

Setbacks Fact Sheet

Zoning district examples of permitted uses for setbacks.

Water And Septic System

Details of the evaluation process and permitting of on-site sewage systems.