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A business license is required in the City of Reno if:
- The business location address is located within the City of Reno.
- Any business activity will be physically conducted within City of Reno limits.
Prior to applying for a business license, applicants must first obtain the following items:
- Register for Nevada State Business License. You may register online at www.nvsilverflume.gov or in person at 202 North Carson Street, Carson City.
- Register with Nevada Department of Taxation. You may register online at www.nvsilverflume.gov or in person at 4600 Kietzke Lane, Bldg L #235.
- Submit proof of Worker’s Compensation Insurance. You may register online at www.nvsilverflume.gov or submit a State Industrial Insurance Affirmation of Compliance included with your business license application packet.
- Register your Fictitious Name (or DBA) with Washoe County Clerk’s Office at 1001 E 9th Street, Bldg A, in Reno.
For more information on our business license process, please download our Business Licensing Guide.
You can apply for a business license online.
Business Licensing Contacts
Building Division
Contact the Building Department if you are making any construction changes to the space or changing the use of the previous business (if any) in that location.
Call 775-334-2063 or visit City Hall, 1 East First Street, 2nd Floor for more information.
Fire Department
Contact the Fire Department if your business will be occupied by several people at one time or if your business uses fire/pyrotechnics.
Call 775-334-2300 or visit City Hall, 1 East First Street, 4th Floor for more information.
Environmental Control
Contact Environmental Control if your business might produce hazardous waste that can damage sewer and storm drain systems (i.e. auto repair, manufacturing, restaurant, painting).
Watch an informational video about environmental control.
Call 775-334-4230 or visit City Hall, 1 East First Street, 7th Floor for more information.
Washoe County Health Department
Contact Washoe County Health Department if you are going to be serving or selling food to the public.
Call 775-328-2434 or visit 1001 E. 9th Street, Reno, NV for more information.
Planning Division
Planning review is required for every business license application with a physical address in Reno. The Planning Division will review the address provided to ensure that your business description meets zoning code requirements for that location.
Certain uses may require a Special Use Permit, subject to review and approval by the City Planning Commission.
Call 775-321-8309 for more information.
City Council
Council review is required for businesses whose activities include gaming, liquor, medical marijuana, pawnbroker, secondhand merchandise, escort services, and interactive cabarets.
After you receive all of the necessary approvals and pays the required fees, the business license will be issued.
- A minimum of four weeks should be allowed for a non-regulatory license.
- A minimum of sixty days should be allowed for regulatory-privilege businesses requiring police and City Council approval.
- All accounts with the City must be kept current.
For more information, please see the Nevada Revised Statutes and Reno Municipal Code websites.
Business License Contact
Address
1 East First Street– 2nd Floor Reno, NV 89501
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 1900 Reno, NV 89505
Hours
Mon-Fri 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Phone:
775-334-2090
Fax:
775-334-1212
Email:
businesslic@reno.gov