FAQs

I can’t find my business type, what do I choose?: Choose the business type that best fits your business, otherwise choose business services. Licensing staff will correct your business type to one that best fits your business operations.

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Business Licenses - Applying for a License

To authenticate the information provided in the license application.

2. What happens if I apply without requirements?: Your license application will be rejected and you may reapply when you are ready to provide applicable requirements.

3. What do I need to apply for a business license?: You will need all of the applicable requirements.

4. Can I apply for a business license if I'm under 18?: A business owner must be 18 years or older to apply.

5. Can I get my business license the same day I apply?: We require time to process and cannot produce an immediate license certificate without first being processed and approved. When a license is approved, certificates are printed, sorted, and mailed in large batches rather than one at a time.

6. Can I get a paper application?: We do not have a paper applications. Our application is embedded online for efficiency purposes. If you are computer illiterate, you may have a family member or friend assist you in completing the online application.

7. Why do I need a business license if my business is fee exempt?: Some confirmed businesses are fee exempt although they are not exempt from a business license.

Your application will be reviewed by the licensing staff.
A fees due notice, which includes: how to pay instructions, license account number, and PIN number, will be emailed to you.
When payment is received, we will contact you by email or by phone if we have any questions or require additional information.
When all information or applicable requirements have been received; your application will be reviewed for approval or final approval. Businesses located within city limits require final approval for Fire inspection by our Fire Department and zoning and land use by our Planning Department.
Upon receiving approval or final approval (for local businesses), the license certificate will be released and mailed.

9. I can’t find my business type, what do I choose?: Choose the business type that best fits your business, otherwise choose business services. Licensing staff will correct your business type to one that best fits your business operations.