Pet Sitting Business Permit Requirements in Evansville, IN

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. Indiana Department of Revenue — Registered Retail Merchant Certificate

   Required for all businesses selling tangible personal property at retail in Indiana. Indiana charges a flat 7% state sales tax with no additional local sales tax. Register online via INBiz.

   Official government source

   $25 one-time registration fee·Immediate (online via INBiz)

   $25 one-time registration fee

   Immediate (online via INBiz)

1. No General Business License in Evansville

   Evansville does not require a general/universal business license for most business types. The City Controller's office issues licenses only for specific activities (e.g., street vending, hotels, pawnbrokers, secondhand dealers) — none apply to a typical service business. Verify zoning compliance and, if applicable, a Certificate of Occupancy with the Area Plan Commission / Building Commission before opening.

   Official government source

   Not applicable (no general license fee)·Not applicable

   Not applicable (no general license fee)

   Not applicable

2. Evansville Animal Care & Control — Kennel/Cattery Permit

   Boarding or housing dogs or cats at a home or facility in Evansville requires a Kennel/Cattery permit under Evansville Municipal Code 6.05, issued by the City of Evansville's Animal Care & Control department on approval of the Animal Control Commission — not by a "Vanderburgh County Animal Services" agency. A separate Animal establishment permit applies if you operate as an animal dealer, animal day care facility, stable, or pet shop. Permits are issued per premises after an on-site inspection by an Animal Control Officer and expire one year from the date of issue.

   Official government source

   Kennel/cattery permit, per premises per year: $25 for 1–6 dogs or cats, $50 for 7–15, $75 for 16–25, $100 for 26 or more. Animal establishment permit (animal dealer, animal day care facility, stable, or pet shop): $125 per premises per year.·Apply at least 30 days before beginning operations, or 30 days before the current permit expires. The permit issues only after an Animal Care & Control inspection and Animal Control Commission approval.

   Kennel/cattery permit, per premises per year: $25 for 1–6 dogs or cats, $50 for 7–15, $75 for 16–25, $100 for 26 or more. Animal establishment permit (animal dealer, animal day care facility, stable, or pet shop): $125 per premises per year.

   Apply at least 30 days before beginning operations, or 30 days before the current permit expires. The permit issues only after an Animal Care & Control inspection and Animal Control Commission approval.

Official Sources

• City of Evansville Department of Metropolitan Development
• Vanderburgh County Animal Services

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