Photo Identification: A copy of a government-issued photo identification (such as a driver’s license, passport, or similar form of identification) must also be included in the application. If the applicant is a corporation or a partnership, the photo identification required herein shall be provided with respect to at least one officer of a corporation or member of a partnership.

Registered Agent: The application shall also include the name, address, and phone number of the registered agent for any corporation or licensee.

Professional Licenses: Documentation demonstrating the applicant possesses any professional licenses or certifications required to operate the business identified in the application.

• Application for New Commercial License
• Application for New Home Business License
• Emergency Contact Form
• Inspection Contacts/Information
• New Business and Fire Checklist
• Tow Truck Police Rotation Packet
  • The Salt Lake City Police Department isn’t accepting New Applications for Police Rotation Privileges.

• Ice Cream Truck Application Packet

Per City Ordinance 5.64.520

You must apply for a business license. Ice Cream Truck Vendors must fill out a background form in addition to this packet. Email business.license@slcgov.com for more information.

• Salt Lake City Mobile Food Truck Business Packet
• Reciprocal Mobile Food 

Please email business.license@slcgov.com for questions regarding Mobile Food Truck Licenses.

• Residential Rental Properties (Landlord/Tenant Program)

• Dancer Letter of Introduction
• Escort Letter of Introduction
• Sexually-Oriented Business License Application

Agencies need to send in the Introduction Letter, Background Check, UT ID or UT Driver’s License for the worker to businesslicense@slcgov.com. 

• Solicitor Background Check

Per City Ordinance 5.64 Solicitation

You must apply for a business license or be an employee under a business license. Solicitors must fill out a background form. Email business.license@slcgov.com for more information.

• Single Event Permit

Any Single Event held in Salt Lake City jurisdiction that requires a Local Consent from the Department of Alcohol and Beverage Service will need to apply for a Single Event Permit.

Below is a list of required forms that will need to be uploaded upon applying:

• Single Event Packet
• Map – Fire Department Requirements
• Local Consent

FEES are based on the type of local consent you have obtained from the Department of Alcohol and Beverage Services:

• Special Event Beer Only – $290.00
• Single Event – $321.00

• Add/Remove Business Officers
• Business License Information Change Request
• Business Parking Permit Application
• Compliance Checklist
• Freight Parking Information
• Freight Parking Permit Application

Any questions regarding Business Licensing can be emailed to business.license@slcgov.com.

• Background Application

The following types of businesses require background checks:

*includes

• Adult business
• Nude dancers – agencies and individuals
• Outcall/Escorts – agencies and individuals
• Semi-nude dancers – agencies and individuals

The factors described below represent examples of circumstances that may disqualify an applicant from obtaining a business license. Disqualifying factors may vary due to the unique nature of certain license types.

1. The applicant has pending charges or has been convicted of:
   1. felony homicide,
   2. physically abusing, sexually abusing, or exploiting a minor,
   3. the sale of distribution of controlled substances,
   4. sexual assault of any kind.
2. The applicant has been convicted of any other felony within the last ten (10) years.
3. The applicant has been convicted of a misdemeanor within the past five (5) years involving a crime of:
   1. moral turpitude,
   2. violent or aggravated conduct involving persons or property.
4. The applicant has an outstanding warrant from any jurisdiction.
5. The applicant is currently subject to a protective order based on physical or sexual abuse issues by a court of competent jurisdiction.