Title 2 — LICENSES, BUSINESS REGULATIONS›Division 1 — BUSINESS REGULATIONS
Chapter 19 — SHERIFF'S REGULATORY FEES
San Diego County Municipal Code · 2026-09 edition · updated 2026-10-02 · San Diego County
*Editor's note--Chapter 18, Sheriff's Licensing Fee Ordinance, consisting of section 21.1801, added by Ord. No. 8036 (N.S.), effective 4-2-92; chapter repealed and provisions reenacted as Chapter 19, § 21.1901, as amended by Ord. No. 8278 (N.S.), effective 8-19-93.
SEC. 21.1901. FEES.¶
The fees for the licenses, permits and registration certificates issued by the Sheriff and services provided by the Sheriff pursuant to this code shall be as follows:
(a) LICENSES AND PERMITS
(1) Adult Entertainment Employee License: Initial fee $444, renewal fee $405.
(2) Adult Entertainment Establishment License: Initial fee $1,112, renewal fee $1,074.
(3) Bingo License: Annual fee $50.
(4) Carnival or Circus License: Per Event fee $764.
(5) Casino Party License: Event fee $508.
(6) Charitable Solicitor Registration: No fee.
(7) Carry Concealed Weapons License: Initial fee $176, renewal fee $25, in addition to the fees paid to the Department
of Justice. Any license amendment $10.
(8) Entertainment Establishment License: Annual fee $647.
(9) Entertainment Establishment Manager Registration: Annual fee $240.
(10) Explosives Permit: Initial fee $1,377, renewal fee $1,165.
(11) Firearms Dealer Permit: Initial fee $790, renewal fee $751.
(12) Fireworks Permit: Annual fee $798.
(13) For-Hire Vehicle Driver Identification Card: Initial fee $153, renewal $77, in addition to the fees paid to the
Department of Justice. Any amendment $38.
(14) Fortune Telling License: Annual fee $570.
(15) Junk Yards or Motor Vehicle Wrecking Yards License: Annual fee $609.
(16) Merchandise Coupon Distributor: Annual fee $274.
(17) Outdoor Assembly License: Event license $639.
(18) Outdoor Assembly Manager Registration: $238.
(19) Pawnbroker and Secondhand Dealer License: Initial fee $697, renewal fee $659.
(20) Permanent Amusement Rides and Go-cart Centers Permit: Annual fee $1,094.
(21) Public Dance License: Annual fee $431.
(22) Public Dance Manager Registration: Annual fee $238.
(23) Security Alarm Systems Permit: Permit fee $272.
(24) Solicitor's ID Card: Initial fee $278, renewal fee $236.
(25) Solicitor's License: Initial fee $431, renewal fee $393.
(26) Swap Meet License: Annual fee $431, plus $32 per stall.
(27) Taxicabs and Taxicab Driver Identification Card: Initial fee $153, renewal fee $77. Fee for changes to card
between renewals: $38.
(28) Taxicabs and Taxicab Operator's License: Initial fee $353, plus $300 per cab inspection fee. Renewal fee $276,
plus $300 per cab inspection fee.
(29) Teenage Public Dances License: Annual fee $351.
(b) SERVICES
(1) Copies of Reports: $20.
(2) Records Search/Criminal History Copies: $14.
(3) Police Clearance Letter (Good Conduct Letter): $80.
(4) Fingerprint Service by License Division: $38.
(5) Copies of Evidence Photos: $25.
(6) Copies of Crime Lab Reports: $14.
(7) Credit Card Fee – Licensing and Records: $3.
(8) Debit Card Fee – Licensing and Records: $2.50.
(Added by Ord. No. 8049 (N.S.), effective 5-7-92; amended by Ord. No. 8134 (N.S.), effective 9-10-92; repealed, added and amended by Ord. No. 8278 (N.S.), effective 8-19-93; amended by Ord. No. 8370 (N.S.), effective 4-21-94; amended by Ord. No. 8466 (N.S.), effective 11-25-94; amended by Ord. No. 8467 (N.S.), effective 12-8-94; amended by Ord. No. 8655 (N.S.), effective 4-18-96; amended by Ord. No. 9479 (N.S.), effective 7-19-02; amended by Ord. No. 9889 (N.S.), effective 10-26- 07; amended by Ord. No. 9893 (N.S.), effective 12-6-07; amended by Ord. No. 10120 (N.S.), effective 3-3-11; amended by Ord. No. 10489 (N.S.), effective 7-27-17; amended by Ord. No. 10796 (N.S.), effective 7-14-22; amended by Ord. No. 10803 (N.S.), effective 9-15-22; amended by Ord. No. 10812 (N.S.), effective 12-16-22; amended by Ord. No. 11001 (N.S.), effective 7-9-26)
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