Business Licensing

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Pay your business license online!

User guide to setting up your online account (PDF).

Verify a license

  1. Business License report as of August 2023 (PDF)

Report a Business operating w/o a license or a violation of the NV Governor's Mandates

  1. Business License Complaint Form

General Information

Upon submission to the Business License Office, your application information will be forwarded to the Fire Department and the Building & Safety Division, you are responsible for scheduling inspections with each department. Licenses cannot be issued until all inspections have been approved. After approvals, your license will be invoiced and can be issued upon payment.

Inspections are not done for addresses that are not in Boulder City or for residential addresses.

application for license
  1. Business Applications
  2. Liquor Applications
  3. Gaming Applications
  4. Misc. Forms
  1. Business License application (PDF)
  2. Business License Change (PDF)
  3. Solicitors and canvassers application (PDF)
  4. Special Category application (PDF)
  5. Secondhand Dealer Business License application
  6. Special Event (PDF)
  7. Garage Sale Permit

On-line application for non-resident Contractors

Non-resident Contractors means a business not located in Boulder City, and holds a Nevada Contractors License. 

The Boulder City Room Tax Remittance Form is now found on the Finance Department webpage under Forms. 

Boulder City Municipal Code - Title 4 - Business Regulations


Fee Schedules

  1. R-6046 Business License Fees (PDF)
  2. R942 Liquor Fees (PDF)
  1. Can I operate my business from my home?
  2. My club wants to hold a fund raiser. Do we need a permit or license?
  3. Do I need a permit or license for a garage sale?
  4. Does my pet need a license?
  5. Can I sell liquor and have gaming in my business in Boulder City?
  6. How do I file a complaint about a business?
  7. What do I need to do to put signs up for my business?
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