Adult Book Store

An adult book store is an establishment which will or does derive thirty-five percent or more of its gross revenue from sales of books, magazines, films, videotapes, discs, and other periodicals which are distinguished or characterized by their emphasis on matter depicting, describing or relating to specified sexual activities or specified anatomical areas.

1.      Confirm that 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 our Development Services Center at 731 South 4th Street.

2.      Make application for a Nevada sales/use tax permit and state business license from the Nevada Department of Taxation located at 555 East Washington Avenue, Las Vegas, Nevada 89101.  For additional information call (702) 486-2300 or visit their website at http://tax.state.nv.us/.  

3.    30 days prior to commencing business, bring a completed license application and all applicable items listed above to the Business Services Division, 400 Stewart Avenue, 3rd Floor (City Hall). 

4.      Fees due at time application is submitted are $55.00 ($25.00 license fee + $30.00 processing fee).  Make checks payable to CITY OF LAS VEGAS. Fees are based on the gross revenue of the business and are due in advance semiannually.  A Pick-Up fee may be required if your gross revenue is more than $12,000 the first 6 months.

5.      This type of license requires additional forms. Please call (702) 229-6281 for additional information. 

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 Services Division will issue your business license.