Privilege licenses are required for those businesses that are determined by the City Council to potentially affect the economic, social and moral well-being of the city and its residents and therefore require a high degree of supervision. These business licenses are granted only by special approval of the City Council.

Privilege license categories include the following:

  • Astrology
  • Auctions and Auctioneers
  • Burglar Alarm Sales, Installation and Monitoring
  • Escort Bureau
  • Gaming
  • Handgun Sales
  • Hypnotism
  • Liquor
  • Locksmiths
  • Martial Arts Instruction
  • Massage Establishments and Massage Therapists
  • Outcall Entertainment
  • Pawnbroker and Auto Pawn
  • Psychic Arts
  • Reflexology Establishments and Reflexologists
  • Rock Concerts
  • Secondhand Sales
  • Teenage Dances
  • Wedding Chapel

Additional requirements and detailed descriptions for these licenses can be obtained by calling (702) 229-6281 or by visiting our office on the 6th floor of the Development Services Center, at 333 N Rancho Drive. Appointments are recommended.



Contact Information

Business Licensing Division
Planning Department
333 N. Rancho Drive
Las Vegas, NV 89106 (Map)
Phone: (702) 229-6281
Fax: (702) 382-6642
TDD: (702) 386-9108
E-mail

Customer Service Hours: Monday to Thursday 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., CLOSED Friday

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