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.
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This license requires the applicant to submit a Regulated Packet and is subject to the provisions of Clark County Code Chapters 6 and 7.
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.
Print out and complete a regulated application packet and corresponding regulated license requirements based on the business activities listed:
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 Regulated Help Line at (702) 455-0174.
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) 455-0174 for application submission. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
| Regulated Categories and Documents Requiring Personal History and Financial Information: |
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.
Print out and complete a regulated application packet and corresponding regulated license requirements based on the business activities listed:
For Pawnshop Licenses:
The Department of Business License will accept in-person applications via walk-on only for new pawnshop licenses for a thirty (30) day period beginning March 1 through March 30, 2022 at 5 p.m. If the number of applications received exceeds the number of licenses that may be issued in an established unincorporated town, application priority will be determined by a random drawing pursuant to Clark County Code Chapter 6.24.100. Pawnshop licenses are governed and subject to all terms, regulations, and provisions of Clark County Code Chapter 6.24 and Chapter 7.12. Please see the 2022 Notification Letter here.
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 Regulated Help Line at (702) 455-0174 .
Incomplete applications will not be accepted. Please do not leave any fields blank. If the section is not applicable please indicate N/A.
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- Regulated License Summary Sheet
For your reference, you can find the most common regulated license activities by NAICS codes using this Regulated License Summary Sheet. - 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 Rock Musical Concert Permit
This application permit is required for each concert staged within an unincorporated area of Clark County. - Supplement to Application for Rock Concert Promoter Addendum
A completed Supplement to Application for Rock Concert Promoter Addendum 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:
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