Effective August 19th, 2024, all LIQUOR, GAMING, SPECIAL EVENTS and CANNABIS appointments will temporarily be held at the Greystone Office Complex:
All drop-off or mail-in applications for the above will continue to be submitted to the Clark County Business License office on Grand Central Parkway.
A STEP-BY-STEP GUIDE TO APPLY FOR A LIQUOR AND GAMING BUSINESS LICENSE
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, click on picture below:
List of License Categories and Fees
Please complete all the steps prior to submitting your application.
*** Incomplete applications will 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 LIQUOR AND GAMING APPLICATION PACKET |
| Required LIQUOR AND GAMING BUSINESS Application Forms |
All applicants for a Privileged Business License must complete the application and investigation forms and provide the supplemental documentation and business license and investigation fees as follows:
| OTHER PRIVILEGED BUSINESS Forms and Information |
List of License Categories and Fees
Find the type of license and corresponding application and license fees for your business.
Liquor Summary
The Liquor License Summary Information provides the main types of businesses and accompanying liquor licenses available to those businesses in a two (2) page handout.
Gaming Summary
The Gaming License Summary information provides the main types of businesses and accompanying gaming licenses available to those businesses in a two (2) page handout.
Key Employee Forms
Key Employees (individuals who have the power to exercise a significant influence over decisions concerning any part of the operation of a liquor and gaming establishment) must fill out these forms. You will be redirected to the Key Employee Forms page.
Liquor and Gaming Miscellaneous Forms
You will be redirected to the Liquor and Gaming Miscellaneous Forms page. This page includes the following:
Application/Permit for Alcoholic Beverage Tasting
City Jurisdiction Gaming Application
Gaming Location Suitability
Liquor and Gaming Location Suitability
Liquor Caterer Event Permit
Liquor Location Suitability
LVMPD Investigation Referral for Adult Entertainment Cabaret
Request for Temporary Liquor License
Special Event Permit
Transfer of Interest Among Licensees
| STEP SIX: MAIL IN YOUR COMPLETED APPLICATION PACKET |
To schedule an appointment, please call (702) 455-4125 or you may mail in your completed application using the directions below.
TO ALL CUSTOMERS WHO WISH TO SUBMIT PRIVILEGED (LIQUOR AND GAMING) LICENSE APPLICATIONS, PLEASE MAIL IN YOUR COMPLETED APPLICATIONS TO:
Clark County Department of Business License
500 S. Grand Central Pkwy
3rd Floor
BOX 551810
Las Vegas, Nevada 89155
Steps one (1) through five (5) must be completed prior to mailing in your application. ***Applications cannot be submitted online.***
Due to personal information contained within your application and to ensure the packet is received by our office, we recommend tracking your package through USPS certified mail or another parcel service that provides tracking. The Business License Department is not responsible for lost mail items that do not have tracking confirmation.
If you have any questions about the online application, you may email us at BLLiquorandGaming@ClarkCountyNV.gov or call us at (702) 455-4125 between 7:30 am and 5:00pm Monday through Thursday. Our offices are closed on Fridays.
Incomplete applications will be terminated with no refund on application fees.
| What to Expect After Submitting an Application |
Privileged license applications mostly require individual background investigations, code conferences with Business License Special Agents, and inspections by public safety agencies. A Temporary liquor license may be requested 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 five (5) working days from the date of processing.
Your application will then be sent to the Southern Nevada Health District, the Fire Prevention Department and any other public safety agency depending upon your business activities.
Director's Approval
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. 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 we wish you continued success!