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
- 011. 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 - 022. 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 - 033. 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 - 044. 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
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Office | business-permits-and-licenses-office |
| Processing time | 1 hour and 45 mins |
| Estimated fees | Free |
| Step 1 fee noted in procedure | 150 / 75 |
Need help?
Contact the business-permits-and-licenses-office for assistance.
- Phone
- Business Permits and Licenses Office assistance(044) 331-0667
- Business Permits and Licenses Office assistance[email protected]
- Emergency
- MDRRMO Rescue Hotline0915-168-9878