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Occupational / Mayor's Permit

Business Permits and Licenses Office. Required for all employees and professionals working in San Jose City.

About this permit

Document to be secured by all employees and persons who exercise their profession, occupation or calling whether on temporary or permanent basis within the jurisdiction limits of the city, with a corresponding fee prescribed by City Ordinance.

Responsible office: Business Permits and Licenses Office.

Last updated: Oct 27, 2026.

Requirements for application

  • Barangay Clearance
  • NBI or Police Clearance
  • Health Card/Clearance
  • Latest Picture (2x2)
  • Professional Regulatory Commission ID — If applicable
  • Copy of Professional Tax Receipt — If applicable
  • Copy of valid Community Tax Certificate (CTC)
  • Official Receipt
  • Accomplished Application Form for Occupational/Mayor's Permit

Steps to apply

  1. 01
    1. Payment (Occupational Fee, Health Fee, CTC, PTR if applicable)

    Office action: 1.1 Accept the payment. Person in charge: Cash Receipt Division - City Treasurer's Office, Business Permit and License Office. Time: 20 minutes. Fee: 150 / 75.

    20 minutes | Fee: 150 / 75
  2. 02
    2. Fill-up Occupational/Mayor's Permit Application Form

    Office action: 2.1 Issue application form; 2.2 Encode applicant's information. Person in charge: Ticket Checker, Admin Aide III, Business Permit and License Office. Time: 15 minutes. Fee: None.

    15 minutes | No fee
  3. 03
    3. Submit the requirements

    Office action: 3.1 Check the submitted requirements; 3.2 Approve the Occupational/Mayor's Permit (BPLO and City Administrator's Office - backroom operation). Person in charge: License Officer II, Admin Asst. I, License Officer III, City Administrator, Business Permit and License Office. Time: 15 minutes. Fee: None.

    15 minutes | No fee
  4. 04
    4. Release of Occupational/Mayor's Permit

    Office action: 4.1 Issue approved Occupational/Mayor's Permit. Person in charge: Admin Aide II, Business Permit and License Office. Time: 15 minutes. Fee: None.

    15 minutes | No fee

At a glance

ItemDetails
Officebusiness-permits-and-licenses-office
Processing time1 hour and 45 mins
Estimated feesFree
Step 1 fee noted in procedure150 / 75

Need help?

Contact the business-permits-and-licenses-office for assistance.

Phone
Business Permits and Licenses Office assistance(044) 331-0667
Email
Business Permits and Licenses Office assistancepiosanjosecity@gmail.com
Emergency
MDRRMO Rescue Hotline0915-168-9878
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