The California Department of Consumer Affairs is responsible for the licensing of most professions. If the business license or a fictitious business name was filed with the county, the records can typically be found with the County Clerk and/or County Recorder’s Office, depending on the county. Searches can be performed by business name, address, owner name, and start date. Some counties offer an online searchable database of business licenses and fictitious business name searches. Business license can also be found with the city or county in which the business license was filed. The Secretary of State provides an online form which should be complete to facilitate a business records request. However, to obtain copies of business records filed with the Secretary of State requires a mail or in-person request. An online name search can be performed through the Secretary of State. For additional questions, please contact West Valley Disposal at (209) 835-3639.Business Names, Limited Liability Partnerships, Limited Partnerships, and Trademarks are all registered with the California Secretary of State.

West Valley Disposal provides garbage and recycling services for Mountain House. Once an account has been established, all garbage related questions should be referred to West Valley Disposal. The entire amount of the bill is payable upon receipt. Consolidated billing is used for the water and garbage services. To begin new service, please contact Inframark at (855) 327-0900 Monday through Friday, from 8:00am to 5:00pm PST. Inframark provides water services for Mountain House. To begin new service, please contact PG&E through their website or call toll free (800) PGE-5000.

PG&E provides gas services for Mountain House. To begin new service, please contact MID through their website or call toll free (888) 335-1643. MID owns and operates a diverse mix of resources including hydro, gas, and coal generation plants. MID is a multi-purpose utility that provides electricity to over 90,000 accounts. The Modesto Irrigation District (MID) provides electricity services for Mountain House.

For additional information please see San Joaquin County’s website. You will be required to complete the Business License with San Joaquin County. Here are a couple of items to get you started. It involves planning, making financial decisions and some legal requirements. Starting a business can be an exciting and confusing time.

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