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
Tattoo Establishment


Any business that places indelible marks and figures upon the body by inserting pigment under the skin or by the production of scars.

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. Apply for and obtain a Health Permit from the Southern Nevada Health Department located at 625 Shadow Lane, Las Vegas, Nevada, 89106. For more information call (702) 759-1258.

4. 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.

5. Total fees due with the application are $200 ($150 license fee + $50 processing fee). Make check payable to CITY OF LAS VEGAS.

6. 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.