Automobile Rental Agency

1.        Confirm that the proposed business location is within the Las Vegas city limits and properly zoned for this activity. Special zoning restrictions may apply.  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.        Obtain and maintain an insurance policy for damages because of injury to or destruction of property caused by accident and arising out of negligence in the use or operation of such rental vehicle, in the following amounts: As respects coverage, $25,000 for each person and subject to that limit for each person; $100,000 for each accident; as respects property damage coverage, $25,000 for each accident.  Most provide binder to City of Las Vegas.

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, 3rd Floor (City Hall).

5.        Complete a wastewater profile for non-residential establishments.  This can be accomplished at the time the business license application is submitted.  Contact the City of Las Vegas Environmental Division at (702) 229-6594 for additional information.

6.        Fees due at time application is submitted are $230.00 ($200.00 license fee + $30.00 processing fee).  Make checks payable to CITY OF LAS VEGAS. 

7.        Apply for the appropriate license with the Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles Enforcement Division located at 8250 West Flamingo Road, Las Vegas, Nevada, 89117.  Call (702) 486-8620 for additional information.

8.        Present your City of Las Vegas DMV certificate to the Department of Motor Vehicles Enforcement Division to obtain your state license.

9.        Upon receipt of a state license from DMV, bring the original to the Business Services Division.

10.     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.