A business license may not be known as a “business license” in every city, but may be called an occupational license, business tax permit, or privilege license. Not all cities have forms on their site and might only list a contact and phone number at the designated department.



Depending on your business, the following are other types of business licenses/permits that you may need. Some of these may only be available through county and state agencies, or other departments within the city:

Health and Safety Permit	Business Tax Receipt
Occupational License	Taxicab Driver License
Firework Sales Permit	Taxicab License
Sale Solicitor Permit	Massage Establishment Permit
Tattoo Permit	Gambling Devices License
Tobacco Sales License	Bed and Breakfast License
Child care/Day care Permit	Motion Picture Permit
Group/Elder Care Permit	Bulk Sales Permit
Cigarette Sales Permit	Food Service Establishment Permit
Massage Therapist License	Arcade Permit
Liquor License	Peddler Permit
Carnival/Circus Permit	Special Food Handler Permit
Mobile Food Vendors Permit	Firearm Sales Permit
Pawnbroker License	Hotel/Motel Tax
Trucking License	Security Guard License
Restaurant License	Trucking License
Alcohol License	Vehicle Dealer License
Home-based business permit	Barbershop/Beauty shop license
Body Piercing License