Personal Trainer Permit Requirements in Overland Park, KS

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. Kansas Department of Revenue — Retailer's Sales Tax License

   Required for all businesses selling tangible personal property or taxable services in Kansas. Kansas charges a 6.5% state sales tax; local jurisdictions may impose additional taxes. Register with the Kansas Department of Revenue.

   Official government source

   Free·Immediate (online)

   Free

   Immediate (online)

2. Kansas does not require a state personal trainer license

   Kansas does not have a state licensing requirement for personal trainers. However, national certifications from organizations like NASM, ACE, or ACSM are strongly recommended and may be required by employers or facilities.

   Official government source

   $200–$800 (national certification)·1–6 months (self-study and exam)

   $200–$800 (national certification)

   1–6 months (self-study and exam)

1. City of Overland Park - No General Business License (Specialty Licenses Only)

   Overland Park does not require a general business license or Certificate of Occupancy renewal for most businesses. The City Clerk's office administers a small set of specialty licenses (massage therapist/establishment, pawnbroker, precious metal dealer, taxi/limo/car service, transient merchant) for businesses that fall into those categories; a Certificate of Occupancy is a one-time requirement tied to the space, not an annual business license.

   Official government source

   $0 general license (specialty licenses only, fees vary by license type)·not applicable unless a specialty license applies

   $0 general license (specialty licenses only, fees vary by license type)

   not applicable unless a specialty license applies

2. Overland Park Zoning / Certificate of Occupancy

   If operating a personal training business from a commercial space in Overland Park, confirm zoning and obtain a Certificate of Occupancy through the city's Permits, Licenses and Inspections division. Overland Park does not license home-based businesses, so no Home Occupation Permit applies to training clients from a residence — only ordinary residential-zoning and nuisance rules.

   Official government source

   Set by Overland Park's published permit fee schedule; confirm with the city at 913-895-6000·Not published; confirm with Overland Park Permits, Licenses and Inspections

   Set by Overland Park's published permit fee schedule; confirm with the city at 913-895-6000

   Not published; confirm with Overland Park Permits, Licenses and Inspections

Official Sources

• City of Overland Park Planning and Development Services

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