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California Cigarette & Tobacco Products Retailer's License: San Francisco restaurant guide
CDTFA
What it is
State license required before buying or selling cigarettes or tobacco products at retail, in addition to the seller's permit and the SF permit.
When a restaurant needs it
Any tobacco sales.
How to apply
Register through CDTFA Online Services for each location.
Documents you’ll need
- Seller's permit number
- Location address
- Owner information
Fee
Per-location license fee — see CDTFA (the fee is not shown on the permits page)
Processing time
Varies
Renewal
Annually
Who files
The retailer registers.
Good to know
Get the state license first — the City application asks for it.
Official source
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Last reviewed 2026-10-06. Guidance only, not legal advice.