Sexually Oriented Businesses, Managers and Performers Licenses

​​​IMPORTANT NOTICE:

Currently, the public must schedule an appointment to conduct business at City Hall, including License Services. Please contact License Services at 602-262-4638 to schedule your appointment. Staff is also available to assist you via telephone and can direct you to online and email resources, where available.

Who/What Requires a License? 

• Sexually Oriented Businesses 
  • Adult Arcades
  • Adult Cabarets
  • Adult Motels
  • Adult Theaters
• Sexually Oriented Businesses Managers
• Adult Cabaret Performers
• Erotic Entertainers

        (See Rules Section for definitions)

Rules                                   

City of Phoenix:

• Sexually Oriented Businesses
  
• Sexually Oriented Business Managers
  
• Adult Cabaret Performers
  
• Erotic Entertainers
  

Arizona Revised Statutes:

Title 13, Chapters 14, 32, 35, 35.1

Other Items You May Need:                                  

From other City of Phoenix Departments:

• Building or Use Permit(s) from the Planning & Development Department
  

From State or County Agencies:

• State Privilege (Sales) Tax License
  
• Registration of LLC/Corporation with the AZ Corporation Commission