Cosmetological Establishment

This license is required for each cosmetological establishment that is licensed or required to be licensed by the State pursuant to the provisions of NRS Chapter 644 and that provides cosmetology services to the general public. 

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.      Obtain a state cosmetological establishment license in accordance with NRS 644.480.  State Cosmetology Board is located at 1785 East Sahara Avenue #255, Las Vegas, Nevada, 89104.  Call (702) 486-6542 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.      Fees due at time application is submitted are $35.00 for the first customer chair + $20.00 for each additional customer chair + $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.