Arcade

An arcade is defined as any separate room or enclosed area used for the primary purpose of providing access to a minimum of 25 coin operated amusement machine devices not intended or played for gambling purposes. 

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.      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). 

4.      $130.00 will be due at the time the application is submitted.  ($100.00 license fee + $30.00 processing fee).  Make checks payable to CITY OF LAS VEGAS.

5.      An arcade in must also meet the following requirements:

a.       Must have attendants trained in security measures.

b.      Must have installed surveillance or security cameras.

c.       Must have a sign which states Las Vegas Municipal Code prohibits the presence of children under the age of 18 who are not accompanied by a parent, legal guardian, or responsible adult over the age of 21 at this location during the following hours:

                                                   i.      Sunday – Thursday, 10:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m.;

                                                 ii.      Friday, Saturday, 12:00 a.m. to 5:00 a.m. school holidays; and

                                                iii.      Memorial Day through Labor Day

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