Business Licenses
Overview
The City of Sherwood Municipal Code Chapter 5.04 requires any business or individual located in or working within the city limits of Sherwood to obtain a City of Sherwood business license, unless exempt under the provisions of the municipal code. This also applies to home based businesses and door to door solicitation permits.
This city business license is in addition to your State or County License (i.e. CCB, C.P.A., Medical, Law, Real Estate). In conducting business, it is the responsibility of the licensee to comply with all other applicable legal requirements, including but not limited to Building, Zoning, and Fire safety codes.
Each branch establishment of any business is considered a separate business and subject to a license.
All business licenses must be renewed annually. Business licenses expire on December 31st each year. New businesses operating in Sherwood after June 30th of the current year will pay a pro-rated fee through December 31st. Thereafter, the annual business license fee shall be due in full by January 1st of each year.
The City of Sherwood does accept the Metro license for Building and Landscape contractors who are not headquartered inside the City Limits of Sherwood. For more information about a Metro license please call (503) 797-1620 or visit their website.
Business License information may be subject to Oregon Public Records Law.
This section directs you to portions of the Sherwood Municipal Code that relate to obtaining a business license and can help you answer common questions before you contact the city.
Steps to Apply for a New Business License Or Renew an Existing License
Applications can be submitted online or by contacting the business license specialist at City Hall during regular business hours.
- To complete your business license application online, click here.
- If you prefer not to submit an online application, please contact Emily Johnson, business license specialist, at the City of Sherwood to provide the necessary information for your business license and submit payment. Emily can be reached by calling (503) 625-4237 or emailing businesslicensing@sherwoodoregon.gov.
You can also stop by the Community Development Department at City Hall.
Upon review and payment in full, the business license will be emailed to the business email address provided.
Please note:
Home based businesses may also need to fill out a Home Occupation application. Please contact the Planning Department at (503) 925-2308 to see if this additional permit is required or visit the Home Occupation information page by clicking here.
This section directs you to portions of the Sherwood Municipal Code that relate to obtaining a business license and can help you answer common questions before you contact the city.
Municipal Code, Title 5: Business Licenses and Regulations
If you require assistance filling out your application, please call (503) 625-4237 or email businesslicensing@sherwoodoregon.gov. You can also visit the Community Development Department at City Hall (22560 SW Pine Street, located upstairs).
(Please note that paper applications are no longer accepted.)
