City of Las Vegas

Department of Planning
Business Licensing Division
333 N. Rancho Drive
Las Vegas, Nevada 89106

City of Las Vegas Business License Instructions
Night Club


An establishment, other than a teen dance center or an adult nightclub, that is operated as a place of entertainment, characterized by any or all of the following as a principal or ancillary use: (1) Live, recorded, or televised entertainment, including but not limited to performance by magicians, musicians or comedians. (2) Dancing.

1. Confirm the proposed business location is within the Las Vegas city limits and properly zoned for this activity. For information on planning, zoning, and building requirements, call (702) 229-6301 or visit the City of Las Vegas Development Services Center, 333 N. Rancho Drive, Las Vegas NV 89106.

2. Provide proof of compliance with the Nevada Secretary of State located at 555 East Washington Avenue, Suite 5200, Las Vegas, Nevada 89101. For additional information call (702) 486-2880 or visit their website at www.nvsos.gov. Provide proof of compliance with the Nevada Department of Taxation located at 555 East Washington Avenue, Las Vegas, Nevada 89101. For additional information call (866) 962-3707 or visit their website at http://tax.state.nv.us/. Affirm compliance with Nevada's industrial insurance (workers' compensation) requirements. For more information, call (702) 486-9080, consult http://dirweb.state.nv.us/wcs/handouts/employerreq.pdf, or visit the Workers' Compensation Section, 1301 North Green Valley Parkway, Henderson, NV 89074.

3. 30 days prior to commencing business, bring a completed license application and all applicable items listed above to the Business Licensing Division, 333 N. Rancho Drive, Las Vegas NV 89106.

4. Fees due at time application is submitted are $150.00 ($100.00 license fee + $50.00 processing fee). Make checks payable to CITY OF LAS VEGAS. License fees are based on the gross revenue of the business and are due in advance semiannually.

5. Business license applications are sent to the Planning Department and Fire Department for review and inspection. Upon approval from these agencies and completion of all items listed above, the Business Licensing Division will issue your business license.