Required Regulated Business License Application Forms

Regulated business licenses are licenses that require investigation pursuant to law found in Titles 6 and 7 of the Clark County Code. These businesses may require an in-depth investigation by the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department for determination of the owner's suitability to hold such a license.

The Regulated Packet consists of a Regulated Checklist, Clark County Business License Application Form and a Temporary License Request Form. In addition to the regulated packet, a completed original LVMPD Personal History Form for each owner and TWO (2) original signed and notarized Authorization to Release Information forms for each owner must be completed.

Click on the links below for more information about the regulated application process and requirements for the most common license categories that require personal history information:

The licensing process will include a criminal background investigation conducted by the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department of all owners with 10% or more ownership interest in the business and a financial suitability investigation conducted by the Department of Business License. Prior to the completion of the financial suitability investigation, the Department may issue a temporary license to allow the business to operate pending completion of the criminal background investigation(s). For additional information, please call the Department of Business License Customer Service Line at (702) 455-4340.

Once all the requirements have been completed, please schedule an appointment with a business license technician by visiting our Appointment Services page or by calling (702) 455-4340 for application submission.

Incomplete applications will not be accepted. Please do not leave any fields blank. If the section is not applicable, please indicate N/A.

This license requires the applicant to submit a Regulated Packet and is subject to the provisions of Clark County Code Chapters 6.28 and 7.16.
The Regulated Packet with BSQ (Business License Questionnaire) consists of a Regulated Checklist, Clark County Business License Application Form, a Temporary License Request Form and a completed original Business Supplemental Questionnaire. In addition to the regulated packet, a completed original LVMPD Personal History Form for each owner and TWO (2) original signed and notarized Authorization to Release Information forms for each owner must be submitted.

Click on the links below for more information about the regulated application process and requirements for the most common license categories that require personal history AND financial information:

The licensing process will include a criminal background investigation conducted by the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department of all owners with 10% or more ownership interest in the business and a financial suitability investigation conducted by the Department of Business License. Prior to the completion of the financial suitability investigation, the Department may issue a temporary license to allow the business to operate pending completion of the criminal background investigation(s). For additional information, please call the Department of Business License Customer Service Line at (702) 455-4340.

For Sidewalk Vendor Licenses:
The Regulated Sidewalk Vendor Packet consists of a Sidewalk Vendor Regulated Checklist and a Clark County Business License Application Form. The licensing process will require approval from the Southern Nevada Health District (SNHD). For additional information, please call the Department of Business License at (702) 455-4340.

Applications can be submitted online or in-person via appointment only.

Incomplete applications will not be accepted. Please do not leave any fields blank. If the section is not applicable, please indicate N/A.

• List of License Categories and Fees
  Find the type of license and corresponding application and license fees for your business.

Required Forms for Specific REGULATED Business Activities

Application for Auction Permit - Instructions and application for an auction permit are found here.

Application for Music Concert Permit - This application permit is required for each concert staged within an unincorporated area of Clark County.

Supplement to Application for Music Concert Promoter - A completed Supplement to Application for Music Concert Promoter is required per Clark County Code Section 6.65.040.

For massage and reflexology forms, visit the Massage and Reflexology page.

Other Business License Forms
You will be redirected to the Other Business License Forms page. This page includes, but is not limited to, the following:

• Change Form Packet
• Complaint form
• Fictitious Firm Name
• Out of Business Form
• Request for Duplicate License Form
• Public Records Request Form
• Request for Refund Form
• Request to Surrender Business License Form