New License Required Documents

Checklist of required documents for complete business license submission. Also downloadable, the checklist provides a fast and effective tool to gather all documents prior to submission. 
 
 Required Documents Checklist
Washoe County Business License Application
  • Complete Washoe County Business License application.
Copies of Documents and Certificates to Establish Business Name
  • Articles of Incorporation and List of Officers A copy of your Articles of Incorporation and a current list of officers is necessary if your business is incorporated through the State of Nevada.
  • Ficticious Firm Name Certificate. Fictitious Firm Name (DBA) certificate is completed with the Washoe County Clerk and necessary if 1) using a business name other than your first and last name or 2) for corporations doing business under a name different from the corporation’s name.
State of Nevada Registration, Taxation and Employer Documents (www.nvsilverflume.gov)
  • NVSilverFlume application
  • Clearance Letter (Proof of registration with Nevada Departmetn of Taxation)
  • Affidavits of Compliance (State requirement if you have employees. Requires workers complensation from an insurance company of choice or
  • State Industrial Insurance Compliance Form (Required even if you do not have employees)
  • Proof of applicable Federal and State Licenses, if applicable (ie license from State Board of Medical Examiners prior to practicing medicine)
Home-Based Business Requirement
  • Business operating from the home must also complete the "Home-based Business Development Standards and Requirement" form.

Please help, business License application and all forms MUST be complete for efficient submission and licensing.