Appraiser

An appraiser is any person, other than a real estate appraiser or assayer, who estimates the worth or features of an item of personal property.

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 4^th 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.      If the business will include insurance appraisals of automobiles, obtain the required state license from the Nevada State Department of Business and Industry Insurance Commission.  at (702) 486-4009 for additional information.  The Insurance Commission is located at 2501 East Sahara Avenue #302, Las Vegas, Nevada, 89104.  Call (702) 486-4009 for additional information.

4.      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, 3^rd Floor (City Hall). 

5.      A $330.00 fee is due at the time the application is submitted.  ($300.00 license fee + $30.00 processing fee).  Make checks 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 Services Division will issue your business license.