Who Must Apply

Any person who performs or engages in the practice of massage within the city limits of Rohnert Park must possess a unrevoked permit issued by the Department of Public Safety.

General Instructions

• The address of your proposed employer must be within the corporate limits of the City of Rohnert Park.
• You must provide the following when the application is submitted:

  Copy of massage school diploma or certificate

  Copy of massage school transcript

  Proof of identity-Current-Driver's License, Passport, Armed Forces Identification Card, or similar U.S. Government identity.

• If you change employers and go to work for a different business, your Permit is no longer valid, regardless of the expiration date on the card. You must notify the Department of Public Safety within 24 hours so a new permit can be issued. We will require written verification of employment from the new employer. There is no charge for this.
• The Department of Public Safety requires at least 14 days in which to process your application.
• You must be eighteen years of age or older.
• Permits will be issued to an individual and not to corporations, partnerships, associations, or other entities.

Applications Instructions

• Fill out the application form completely and return it to the Department of Public Safety. Print or type all the information requested.
• If any item does not apply to you, insert "N/A". Mark all spaces. If you need more space than is provided, attach a separate sheet. Show the numbers of the question you are answering and print or type your response.
• Attach the requested documents in the same order as requested and indicate at the bottom of the attached document the item on the instruction sheet and/or application form to which it refers.

New Applicants

• A fee of $50.00 will be required for the city permit and must be submitted with the application. A check or cash will be accepted. Exact amount of cash only - no change available.
• An Additional fee of $52.00 will be required from each applicant for a life scan processing fee.
• If your permit is denied, all fees are non-refundable.

Renewals

• You are responsible for initiating a renewal application each year. Plan to come to the Department of Public Safety approximately 30 days before the expiration date on your current permit to begin the renewal process.
• A renewal fee of $50.00 is required and shall be submitted with the application.

If you have any questions regarding the application process, you may contact the Investigations Bureau of the Department of Public Safety at (707) 584-2630.