Public Works - Planning -- Business Licensing
Business License How to / Forms
**Please bring all forms to the Planning and Development Services Division office located at 2001 South State Street N3600.
Home Business License
To obtain a business license for your home business, you will need to fill out the Home Business Application Forms. The home business page has more information on starting up your business.
Home Daycare/ Preschool License
If you would like to start a home daycare or preschool, you will need to follow the Home Daycare/ PreSchool procedures.
Commercial Business License
To obtain a business license for your commercial business, you will need to fill out the Commercial Business Application Forms.
Event License
If you are holding an event, you will need an event license issued from our division. Please fill out the Application for Event License. Garage/yard sales and temporary social sales gatherings that do not exceed one day, such as candle parties, book parties, etc., do not need an event license.
Business License Change
If you are making a change to your business license, including a name or address change, you will need to fill out a Business License Change Request.
Business License Contacts
The Business License Contact information Sheet provides contact information for the various external agencies that will help you start your business.
Verifying Employee Working Status
If you have over 15 employees, you will need to verify their legal working status with the Department of Homeland Security. The E-Verify handout provides more information.
