Nail Salon Permit Requirements in Dover, DE

1. EIN (Employer Identification Number)

   Required if you have employees or operate as an LLC or corporation. Free from the IRS.

   Official government source

   Free·Immediate (online application)

   Free

   Immediate (online application)

1. Delaware Nail Technician License (per technician)

   Each nail technician must hold a valid Delaware Nail Technician (Manicurist) License. Requires completion of a nail technology program (typically 300–600 hours) and passing a state board exam.

   Official government source

   $40–$75 (initial)·4–8 weeks

   $40–$75 (initial)

   4–8 weeks

2. Delaware — No Sales Tax

   Delaware has no state or local sales tax. Instead, Delaware levies a Gross Receipts Tax on the seller of goods or provider of services, based on total receipts. Register with the Delaware Division of Revenue.

   Official government source

   Free (gross receipts tax registration)·Immediate (online)

   Free (gross receipts tax registration)

   Immediate (online)

1. Delaware Board of Cosmetology and Barbering — Salon License

   Nail salons in Delaware must obtain a cosmetology establishment license from the state board. An inspection is required before the license is issued.

   Official government source

   $75 (initial)·4–8 weeks

   $75 (initial)

   4–8 weeks

2. City of Dover Planning and Inspections Department — Business License

   Dover requires a Certificate of Occupancy and applicable business permits for businesses operating within city limits. This license must be renewed annually and displayed at your place of business.

   Official government source

   $50–$500/year depending on business type and gross revenues·1–3 weeks

   $50–$500/year depending on business type and gross revenues

   1–3 weeks

Official Sources

• Delaware Board of Cosmetology and Barbering — Salon License
• City of Dover Planning and Inspections Department

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