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.
Regulated Categories and Documents Requiring Personal History Information
Regulated Packet
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:
** See "Checklists for License Categories with Additional Requirements" below.
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:
Print out and complete a regulated application packet and corresponding regulated license requirements based on the business activities listed:
| Alarm System | Locksmith Service (Non-Mobile Locksmith Establishment) | Secondhand Dealer Class I (Salvage - No Operable Vehicles) | Secondhand Dealer Class IV (Used Motor Vehicles) ** |
| Carnival/Circus/Traveling Show/Tent Show | Massage Business Non-Resort ** | Secondhand Dealer Class II (Misc. - No Vehicles) |
Solicitor |
| Concert/Rock Promoter | Massage Business Resort ** | Secondhand Dealer Class III (Specialty Shop) |
** See "Checklists for License Categories with Additional Requirements" below.
Regulated Packet with Business Supplemental Questionnaire (BSQ)
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 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.
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.
**Checklists for License Categories with Additional Requirements
These license categories require supplementary documents in addition to the Regulated Packet. Click on links below:
- Massage and Reflexology
Click here for the massage and reflexology checklist. - Mobile Food Vendor
Read a checklist that includes additional requirements for mobile food vendors. - Used Car Dealer - Secondhand Dealer Class IV
Use this checklist for businesses which operate used motor vehicle lots containing only motor vehicles capable of being moved under their own power.
Helpful Tools:
- 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. - Professional Promoter's Packet
See required forms for professional promoters to promote nightclubs, in addition to the application.
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