Welcome to Clark County Department of Business License. We are happy to assist you with the licensing process, provide the best possible customer service, and meet all of your business plan needs.
| 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, use the table below:
Regulated Licenses with No Financial Information Needed
| License Category |
NAICS Code |
Application Fee |
Business License Fee |
Billing Cycle |
| Auctioneer |
561991 |
$45.00 |
$500.00 |
Annual |
| Locksmith |
561622 |
$45.00 |
$150.00 |
Annual |
| Mobile Food Vendor |
722330 |
$45.00 |
$25.00 (Gross Revenue) |
Semi-Annual |
| Modeling Agency |
711419 |
$45.00 |
$25.00 (Gross Revenue) |
Semi-Annual |
| Professional Promoter |
711310 |
$45.00 |
$200.00 |
Annual |
| Psychic Arts |
812999 |
$45.00 |
$150.00 |
Annual |
| Secondhand Dealer Class II (Charitable) *** |
N/A |
$45.00 |
N/A |
N/A |
| Secondhand Dealer Class IV (Charitable- Used Motor Vehicles) *** |
N/A |
$45.00 |
N/A |
N/A |
Application cannot be submitted online. ***
Regulated Licenses Requiring Financial Information
| License Category |
NAICS Code |
Application Fee |
Business License Fee |
Billing Cycle |
| Alarm System |
561621 |
$45.00 |
$25.00 (Gross Revenue) |
Semi-Annual |
| Locksmith (Non-Mobile Service) |
561622 |
$45.00 |
$150.00 |
Annual |
| Carnival/Circus/Traveling Show |
711190 |
$45.00 |
$200.00 |
Annual |
| Concert/Rock Promoter |
711320 |
$45.00 |
$300.00 |
Annual |
Pawnshop & Pawnshop Broker
(Secondhand Sales - Vehicles) |
522299 |
$45.00 |
$2200.00 |
Annual |
Pawnshop & Pawnshop Broker
(Secondhand Sales - No Vehicles) |
522296 |
$45.00 |
$1700.00 |
Annual |
| Secondhand Dealer Class I (Salvage-No Operable Vehicles) |
423140 |
$45.00 |
$200.00 |
Semi-Annual |
| Secondhand Dealer Class II (Misc- No Vehicles) |
453300 |
$45.00 |
$175.00 |
Semi-Annual |
| Secondhand Dealer Class III (Specialty Shop) |
453310 |
$45.00 |
$100.00 |
Semi-Annual |
| Secondhand Dealer Class IV (Used Motor Vehicles) |
441120 |
$45.00 |
$25.00 (Gross Revenue) |
Semi-Annual |
| Solicitor *** |
N/A |
$45.00 |
$45.00 |
Quarterly |
Application cannot be submitted online ***
Please complete all the steps prior to submitting your application.
Incomplete applications may be terminated with no refund on application fees.
| STEP ONE: DETERMINE WHERE YOUR BUSINESS IS LOCATED |
You can also use the interactive jurisdictional look-up web map to find your jurisdiction. The primary location of your business determines the jurisdiction in which you must file for your business license. Clark County, Nevada is comprised of 6 jurisdictions, each with its own licensing agency. Use the Jurisdiction Locator to help you identify your business’ licensing jurisdiction. Please be aware that a large portion of the Las Vegas valley has a Las Vegas mailing address but is located in unincorporated Clark County.
Click on the map below:
The five other business licensing agencies in Clark County, NV are:
The City of Henderson, the City of Las Vegas, the City of North Las Vegas, Boulder City and the City of Mesquite
Determine Jurisdiction and Land Use:
To confirm if the business address is located within the unincorporated Clark County jurisdiction, the type of business activities permitted by zoning district, and for information regarding online land use application submittals; please visit Comprehensive Planning. For more information, you can email them at zoning@clarkcountynv.gov or contact a planner by phone at (702) 455-4314.
I conduct business in different cities surrounding Las Vegas. Is one license enough to conduct my business in different parts of the Valley?
If your business location is based in a particular city outside of Unincorporated Clark County, but you travel into the County to conduct business, a Clark County business license may be required in addition to your City business license. Once your primary license is in place, we will be able to assist in processing your Clark County application. Complete Steps 1-5 to acquire a County business license.
To verify your primary jurisdiction, please use the Jurisdiction Locator.
| STEP TWO: REGISTER AND OBTAIN NEVADA STATE BUSINESS LICENSE |
NRS 76 requires all business, corporations, and partnerships operating in the state of Nevada to register have a state business license. Please visit the Secretary of State’s website for more information. You may apply and register online at nvsilverflume.gov.
| STEP THREE : REGISTER WITH THE NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION |
You can now register online by visiting the Nevada Department of Taxation website or apply at nvsilverflume.gov together with your entity and state license filing.
| STEP FOUR: REGISTER YOUR BUSINESS NAME (DBA) |
Businesses operating under a fictitious firm name/doing business as (any name other than the business owner’s legal name, or the corporate entity name registered with the Nevada Secretary of State) must file for a Fictitious Firm Name (DBA) with the Clark County Clerk’s Office. You can find the form online here.
Please Note: The owner name on the Fictitious Firm Name (DBA) Certificate must exactly match the Entity Name displayed on your Nevada State Business License. It is recommended that you take a copy of your Nevada State Business License with you when you apply with the Clerks Office. Visit the Clerk's office for location and hours of operation.
See example of a Certificate of Fictitious Firm Name and Nevada Secretary of State business license of a Sole Proprietor filing below:
Certificate of Business: Fictitious Firm Name Sample:
Nevada State Business License Sample:
Note: A Fictitious Firm Name (DBA) is the name your business will use when advertising, including on store front, signs, business cards, websites, etc. Advertising under more than one name, will require multiple business licenses.
| STEP FIVE: COMPLETE A REGULATED APPLICATION PACKET |
Required REGULATED BUSINESS 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.
| Required Regulated Categories and Documents Requiring Personal History Information |
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-in 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.
For massage and reflexology forms, visit the Massage and Reflexology page.
| STEP SIX: SCHEDULE A REGULATED APPOINTMENT |
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.
Appointment Services
| What to Expect After Submitting an Application |
All regulated license applications require individual background investigations, code conferences with Business License Agents and on-site inspections by public safety agencies. Because background investigations can take months, you may request for a temporary license while the investigation is being conducted.
Upon submission of a completed application and payment of fees, the application will be processed and sent electronically to the Comprehensive Planning Department for review and approval within 5 working days from the date of processing.
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.
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!
| 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:
For a list of other government agencies and outside entities, see the Resources and Helpful Links page.
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