Get an overview of which businesses and activities require a license.
General Information
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Licensing and Permitting Directory of Documents
From the city fire code, to requests for street closures, find details about our licensing and permitting processes.
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License Services Public Records Requests
Find forms here to request public records from License Services.
Regulated Businesses
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Amusement Licenses
Whether you’re operating game centers, pool halls, or another amusement activity, find guidance and application forms here.
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Auction House and Auctioneer Licenses
Find rules and the application packet here for auction houses and auctioneers.
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Structured Sober Living Homes Licenses
There are statewide licensing requirements for sober living homes.
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Escort Bureau and Escort Licenses
Find key definitions, application packets and processes, and other helpful information.
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Massage Establishment and Manager Licenses
Massage establishments and their managers should use the application packets here.
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Sexually Oriented Businesses, Managers and Performers Licenses
In Phoenix, sexually oriented businesses include adult arcades, adult cabarets, adult motels, and adult theaters.
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Curb Painter Licenses
If you’re engaged in the business of painting street addresses on city curbs, find guidance here.
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Vending Licenses
Vending licensing requirements and rules change depending on the location and type of regulated vending activity.
Liquor Licenses
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Special Events
Do you need a special event liquor license? Wondering where to start? You can find an overview here.
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Regular Liquor Licenses (Series 1-14, 18 and 19)
Need to obtain a liquor license? Start the process here.
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Quarterly Regular Liquor License Payment Schedule
Find information on the due dates for liquor license fee payments.
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Public Comment Process
Check here for an overview of the application process — and how the public can weigh in.
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Newly Received Liquor License Applications
Find a list of businesses that have recently filed liquor license applications.
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Topless Bars
Access the form here to report the employment of performers.
Additional Services
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Finance Licensing FAQ
Have a question about privilege (sales) and use tax licenses? Get answers here.
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Small Business Certifications
Find the different options for small business certifications in Phoenix.