What Type of Business License Do I Need? How Much Are the Fees?
License fees are based upon services and activities provided. Business license fees are accompanied by a one-time $45.00 application fee in addition to each license fee. Multiple licenses may be required, if providing more than one service.
In order to determine the type of license and corresponding fees of your business, click on picture below:
List of License Categories and Fees
Please complete all the steps prior to submitting your application.
*** Incomplete applications will be terminated with no refund on application fees. ***
Choose the type of license you are applying for:
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Use this list to determine the type of license according to your business activity.
A General Business License does not require a background investigation. However, some general licenses may be subject to oversight by other state and/or local agencies. You may need to provide proof that you have been approved (or are in the process of getting approval) by such agency before your general business license can be issued. See some of the most common regulatory agencies here.
Complete Steps 1 - 4 before applying online. You may click on each 'STEP' box below to help you learn more about the application process.
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Helpful Tools:
Business License Application Checklist
List of License Categories and Fees
To see what to expect after submitting your application, click here.
Unable to Apply Online?
Required Form
General Application Form - Use this printable interactive form for mail-in applications only. Once completed, mail your application form with a one-time $45.00 application fee and corresponding business fee.
*** Please do not use this form if you are applying for a business license online.***
Mailing Address:
Clark County Department of Business License
500 S. Grand Central Parkway, 3rd Fl.
Las Vegas, NV 89155
REGULATED LICENSE
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Helpful Tools:
Regulated License Summary Sheet
List of License Categories and Fees
What to Expect
To see what to expect after submitting your application, click here.
Liquor and Gaming and Cannabis Establishment business licenses are “privileged” licenses, which require a finding that the applicant or applicants are suitable prior to the issuance of the license. The suitability of an applicant is determined by the results of criminal background and financial investigations.
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Cannabis Establishment License Requirements
Helpful Tools:
List of License Categories and Fees - Use this list to determine the type of liquor or gaming license and fees of your business activity.
What to Expect
To see what to expect after submitting your privileged application, click here.
Other Regulatory Agencies or Entities
Depending on your business activity, your business license may require proof of applying/registering with regulatory agencies or other entities. Access the more common regulatory agencies below:
- Department of Health and Human Services
- Nevada Barbers' Health and Sanitation Board
- Nevada Board of Cosmetology
- Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles
- Nevada Division of Public and Behavioral Health
- Nevada Real Estate Division
- Nevada State Contractors Board
- Nevada Transportation Authority
- Southern Nevada Health District
WHAT TO EXPECT AFTER SUBMITTING YOUR APPLICATION:
General Licenses
Most General licenses are issued within 45 days after the Department receives a complete application.
Upon submission of a completed application and payment of fees, your application will be sent electronically to the Comprehensive Planning Department for review and approval within 5 working days from the date of submission.
Except for home occupation applications, your application will then be sent to the Fire Prevention Department, and any other public safety agency depending upon your business activities, e.g., Southern Nevada Health District, Air Quality, Animal Control, Solid Waste Management Authority. You can also find a list of public safety agencies at our Resources & Helpful Links page.
Regulated / Privileged Licenses Only
All regulated and privileged license applications require individual background investigations, code conferences with Business License Agents and on-site inspections by public safety agencies. Most privileged license applicants will be subject to inspections by Business License Agents to determine whether the business premises are in compliance with applicable location suitability requirements. Because background investigations can take months, you may request for a temporary license while the investigation is being conducted.
Provided our Business License Agents and all partner public safety agencies determine that you meet the license requirements, your application will be ready for final approval by the Director.
Director's Approval
Upon approval by the Director of Business License, your license will be automatically sent to your business location.
You are now ready to operate your business! Thank you for allowing us to serve you and wish you continued success!
STEP ONE: DETERMINE WHERE YOUR BUSINESS IS LOCATED
STEP TWO: REGISTER YOUR ENTITY AND OBTAIN A NEVADA STATE BUSINESS LICENSE
STEP THREE : REGISTER WITH THE NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION
STEP FOUR: REGISTER YOUR BUSINESS NAME (DBA)
STEP FIVE: APPLY FOR A BUSINESS LICENSE ONLINE (GENERAL LICENSES ONLY)
