📍 Town Rule: Chesapeake — Chesapeake City

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Licensing VA

Chesapeake Business License

Source: City of Chesapeake Commissioner of the Revenue Verified: March 1, 2026

Chesapeake requires all businesses to obtain a Business License from the Commissioner of the Revenue before commencing operations within the city. The license must be renewed annually. Food service establishments must obtain a permit from the Chesapeake Health Department. Businesses occupying commercial space must obtain a Certificate of Occupancy from the Development and Permits Division.

Official Source:
City of Chesapeake Commissioner of the Revenue
Always verify current information directly with this agency.

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