SANTA BARBARA CITY:

Apply at City Hall at De La Guerra Plaza. Their phone number is
805-564-5346, office hours: 8:00am-5:00pm.

What do I need to apply for a license? (All of this information is in the City of Santa Barbara Licensing Application packet, available at the Licensing Dep’t.):

1. A photocopy of your 200hr Certificate of Completion
2. Two (2) recent color passport photos
3. A photocopy of your driver’s license or birth certificate as proof that you are over 18 years of age.
4. Original written statements of at least five (5) residents of the City of Santa Barbara stating you are of good moral character.
5. A statement of previous massage or business license history, etc. (see City of Santa Barbara application for details).
6. Certification from a medical doctor stating that you have, within thirty (30) days immediately prior thereto, been examined and found to be free of any contagious or communicable disease (TB).
7. Fill out the City of Santa Barbara application.
8. Pay a $52.00 processing fee.

1. Between the hours of 9-12 and 1-4, Mon-Fri (except holidays), go to the Police Department Records Bureau located at 215 East Figueroa Street to be fingerprinted ($10 charge). Bring I.D.
2. Read City of Santa Barbara Licensing Application packet thoroughly. There is fine print to read, as well as another fee to be aware of (approx $100).