Application Requirements

Review the requirements in Chula Vista Municipal Code Section 9.12 before submitting your application. The organization must also comply with California Franchise Tax Board Section 23701 and Internal Revenue Service (IRS) requirements for tax-exempt status.

Police-Controlled License applications are accepted at the Chula Vista Police Department, 315 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, CA 91911.

Application Hours:
Monday to Thursday, 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Processing includes a 30-day investigation period, which begins once a complete application is submitted.

Fees are non-refundable.

Required Documents

Applicants must provide the following:

• Download and complete the Police-Controlled License Application (PDF)
  • The Chairperson and Co-Chairperson must each submit an application and complete Live Scan fingerprinting
• A copy of the organization’s tax-exempt letter from the State of California and/or the Internal Revenue Service (IRS)
• A copy of a valid government-issued photo ID (driver’s license, passport, or similar)
• Two passport-style photos (2 inch by 2 inch) for the Chairperson and Co-Chairperson
• A list of all members who will operate the bingo game, including:
  • Full name
  • Date of birth
  • Place of birth
  • Physical description
  • Driver’s license number
• Apply for a City of Chula Vista business license
• Download the Live Scan request form (PDF)

Fees

Payment may be made by check, cash, credit card, or money order:

• $265 background investigation fee, payable to the City of Chula Vista
• $18.00 Live Scan fee per set of prints at the Chula Vista Police Department, plus any additional fees required by the California Department of Justice or the Federal Bureau of Investigation

Fingerprinting Requirement

Live Scan fingerprinting is required and available by appointment only.

• Schedule a Live Scan fingerprinting appointment

Ongoing Requirements

Monthly financial statements must be submitted to the Police Department for review.

Mail to:
Special Investigations Unit
315 Fourth Avenue
Chula Vista, CA 91910

Permit Term

This permit is valid for one year and may be renewed annually upon payment of the required fees. Bingo games may not operate until a permit has been issued.

Contact

For questions or assistance, contact the Licensing Unit at (619) 691-5244.