Any person who conducts business within the City of North Las Vegas or operates a business based in the City of North Las Vegas must obtain a business license before operations begin. Conducting business in the City of North Las Vegas without a business license may result in enforcement action against the business and its owners, including citation and court action.

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Privileged licenses (i.e. arcades, amusement machines, liquor, gaming, locksmith, solicitor, sexually oriented, secondhand, pawn broker, mobile food vendor, massage establishment or marijuana) are not accepted online. These types of applications must be submitted in person or by mail due to the required suitability investigation.

Yes. Separate licenses must be obtained for each branch, establishment or location of a business. In addition, separate licenses must be obtained for each and every class and type of business specified in the North Las Vegas Municipal Code, even though several classifications or types of businesses may be operated under the same business name and at the same place of business.

However, any person conducting several classifications or types of business, each of which is required to pay a license fee on the basis of gross revenues, at the same location and under the same business name, is required to apply for and obtain only one license.

Yes. You will first need to contact our Planning and Zoning Division at (702) 633-1537 or PlanningandZoning@cityofnorthlasvegas.com to verify if the business activities are an allowed use for a Home Occupation Permit.

If your business activities are permitted, you may proceed with applying for the Business License and Home Occupation Permit.

No. A business license is issued to a specific person or entity at a specific location and may not be used by another. As a new owner, you need to apply for a business license in your name or entity.

Penalties will be assessed in accordance with Title 5 of North Las Vegas Municipal Code for payments not received or postmarked on or before the expiration date of the license. Your business license will be invalid until the license fees and penalties are paid. Licenses for which fees are not paid within 60 days of the expiration date will be revoked for non-payment. Businesses that do not maintain current licenses are subject to enforcement action.

If you will be selling or preparing food, you will need to apply for a health permit from the Southern Nevada Health District. Necessary permits must be obtained from the Southern Nevada Health District prior to the issuance of City of North Las Vegas business licenses.

Yes. If you choose to close or sell your business, please notify the Business License Division in writing so that we may cancel your license(s). Be sure to include the business name, address, owner's name and the signature of the owner, or submit a Cancellation Request Form.

You must notify the Business License Division whenever you change your address, phone number, business activity or ownership. The Business License Division will provide you with the necessary information and fees related to the requested changes. 

To verify that the location is zoned properly for the intended use and whether a use permit or other approval is needed, please contact the Planning and Zoning Division at (702) 633-1537 or here.

A compliant form can be emailed to us at businesslicense@cityofnorthlasvegas.com, mailed to, or dropped off in person at City of North Las Vegas 2250 N. Las Vegas Blvd., Ste 110... 

A form can be requested by emailing us at businesslicense@cityofnorthlasvegas.com, or picked up in person at City of North Las Vegas 2250 N. Las Vegas Blvd., Ste 110

If your business name is anything other than your legal name or exact legal entity name as registered with the Nevada Secretary of State, you will need to file a Fictitious Firm Name Form with the Clark County Clerk's Office. It is not required that the form be filed prior to obtaining a business license. However, it is recommended that you verify that the name you want to use is not already in use prior to licensing.

Please note that some banks will not allow you to open a business account without filing the Fictitious Firm Name Form and obtaining a business license.

Every business intending to sell tangible goods requires a State of Nevada sales tax permit. To apply for a sales tax permit or for questions regarding sales tax, contact the Nevada Department of Taxation.

Every business based in the City of North Las Vegas will be required to provide evidence of compliance with Nevada Department of Taxation licensing and permit requirements as part of the application process.

A state license must first be obtained from the Nevada State Contractor's Board. Once a state license has been obtained, an application may be submitted to obtain authorization to work in the City of North Las Vegas.

If your office will be located in the City of North Las Vegas or if the City of North Las Vegas is the first participating jurisdiction in which you will be doing business, you will apply with the City of North Las Vegas. Participating jurisdictions include North Las Vegas, Las Vegas, Henderson and Clark County.

For businesses based outside of the City of North Las Vegas, you must obtain proper licensing from the jurisdiction in which your business is based. If that jurisdiction is a participating jurisdiction, it will be your primary jurisdiction. When filing out your application with the primary jurisdiction, you may select the City of North Las Vegas as an additional jurisdiction. The City of North Las Vegas will then be designated as a non-primary jurisdiction on the multi-jurisdictional contractor business license issued by your primary jurisdiction. 

No, but nonprofit organizations are required to register with the City of North Las Vegas Business License Division. Proof of nonprofit status from the Internal Revenue Service is required. Organizations not holding nonprofit status with the Internal Revenue Service will be classified as a for-profit business for licensing purposes.

Nonprofit organizations must comply with all City ordinances including Planning and Zoning requirements for the location from which they plan to operate.  

No. The City of North Las Vegas does not allow license hanging. In order to use a North Las Vegas address for licensing, you must operate the business from that location.

Yes. However, it is your responsibility to renew your business license on time, even if a renewal notice is not received.

All renewal fees must be paid before the expiration date of the license to avoid penalty fees. Penalties are assessed for delinquent payments, regardless of whether or not you received a renewal notice. If a renewal notice is not received two weeks prior to the expiration date, pay the renewal fees online or contact the Business License Division.

Please be sure to keep your mailing address current and on file with the Business License Division. This will help avoid delays in receiving correspondence from the Division.

Gross Sales Renewal Form

To check the status of your business license application, please contact the Business License Division at (702) 633-1520 or email us at Businesslicense@cityofnorthlasvegas.com.

Please keep in mind that it does take time to process and approve applications.

Yes. Click here to search for a business license by license number, business name, business address or business owner.