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Lipa's City Permits and Licensing Office (CPLO) processes new and renewal permits in a total of 4 hours and 5 minutes. New applicants bring a barangay clearance with its official receipt, a location sketch, DTI, SEC or CDA papers, proof of right to use the place, a locational clearance, a sanitary permit and an FSIC. From January 2026, renewals are booked through an online appointment form.[1,2]
Lipa requirements: new versus renewal
| Requirement | New | Renewal |
|---|---|---|
| Barangay clearance with official receipt | Yes, 1 original and 1 photocopy | Yes |
| Location plan or sketch | Yes | |
| DTI, SEC or CDA registration | Yes | |
| Title or tax declaration, or lease, MOA or owner's consent with lessor's mayor's permit | Yes | |
| Locational clearance | Yes, bring original | |
| Sanitary permit to operate | Yes, bring original | Yes, photocopy with original |
| Fire Safety Inspection Certificate | Yes, all establishments | Yes, photocopy with original |
| Statement of gross sales or receipts | Yes, 1 original | |
| Updated real property tax receipt | Yes |
Booking a renewal slot
Lipa started an online appointment system for business permit renewal in January 2026, using a Google Form. The city caps it at 250 appointment transactions a day and serves walk-ins if slots remain.[2]
Book as soon as the form opens. With a daily cap, the slots for the last days before the deadline go first.
From filing to release
The CPLO page describes one-time payment: all taxes and fees due under the 1993 Revised Revenue Code of Lipa City, Tax Ordinance No. 132 of 2007 and the Fire Code are paid once at the City Treasurer's Office.[1]
- Book or queueFor renewal, book an online appointment, or get a walk-in queue number.
- FileSubmit the accomplished application form and requirements at the CPLO for evaluation by the BOSS backroom.
- Pay oncePay all taxes and fees at the Lipa City Treasurer's Office using your Tax Order of Payment.
- ClaimReturn to the CPLO to claim your mayor's permit and clearances.
Published fees for moving or transferring a business
Lipa prints a few fees for transfer services: a Mayor's Permit Certificate fee of ₱250, a locational clearance fee of ₱1,400 for a transfer of business location, and an occupational permit fee of ₱100. Regular new and renewal fees follow the Revenue Code and are assessed by the city.[1]
Example: a bakery moving from Poblacion to a bigger space along the national highway would budget at least the ₱1,400 locational clearance and ₱250 certificate, plus whatever else the city assesses.
Lipa does not state a renewal deadline on the pages we read, and we found no extensions. The Local Government Code sets the first 20 days of January for local taxes, which the council may extend.[3]
Lipa checklist
- Book your renewal appointment as soon as the form opens.
- Bring originals of your locational clearance, sanitary permit and FSIC for checking.
- Get your barangay clearance with its official receipt.
- Renting? Get a copy of your lessor's mayor's permit.
- Renewing: bring your statement of gross sales and updated real property tax receipt.
- Set aside half a day; processing is about 4 hours.
Questions people ask
- How long does a Lipa business permit take?
- The CPLO lists a total of 4 hours and 5 minutes for new and renewal applications.
- Do I need an appointment to renew in Lipa?
- Since January 2026, renewals use an online appointment form capped at 250 a day. Walk-ins are served if slots remain.
- How much is the locational clearance for moving my business in Lipa?
- The city lists ₱1,400 for a transfer of business location.
Sources
Checked 13 November 2026. We link the agency's own page for every requirement. Rules change; confirm with the office before you pay.
- Permits and Licensing | City Government of Lipa · City Government of Lipa
- Online Appointment for 2026 Business Permit Renewal | City Government of Lipa · City Government of Lipa
- Republic Act No. 7160 (Local Government Code of 1991) · Congress of the Philippines (via Lawphil) · 10 October 1991