Hair Salon Permit Requirements in Las Cruces, NM

Complete permit and license guide for starting a hair salon in Las Cruces, Doña Ana County, New Mexico.

Verified 2026-09-07 5 stops $300–$1,000 est. 4–10 weeks to obtain all permits and licenses
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Not legal advice. Requirements may change — always verify with your local government authority before applying. Key agencies and fees on this page were re-checked against official government sources on .

Federal — start here

1 stop

  1. EIN (Employer Identification Number)

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

    Official government source

    FreeImmediate (online application)

State of New Mexico

2 stops

  1. New Mexico Board of Barbers and Cosmetologists — Individual Cosmetologist License

    Each cosmetologist must hold a valid New Mexico Cosmetologist License. Requires 1,600 hours of cosmetology school and passing the state board exam.

    Official government source

    $40 (initial)4–8 weeks

  2. New Mexico Taxation and Revenue — Gross Receipts Tax Registration

    New Mexico levies a GROSS RECEIPTS TAX (GRT) rather than a conventional sales tax, and it applies to goods AND most services performed in New Mexico. Register (free) with the New Mexico Taxation and Revenue Department for a Business Tax Identification Number. The state GRT rate is 4.875% (since July 1, 2023); combined state + local rates range from about 5.125% to just over 9% depending on your location code — use the department's official rate map.

    Official government source

    Free (no registration fee)Immediate (online via Taxpayer Access Point)

City of Las Cruces / Doña Ana County

2 stops

  1. New Mexico Board of Barbers and Cosmetologists — Salon License

    All cosmetology salons in New Mexico must be licensed by the NM Board of Barbers and Cosmetologists. An inspection is required before the license is issued.

    Official government source

    $200 (initial); $50 annual renewal3–6 weeks

  2. City of Las Cruces — Business Registration

    Las Cruces requires an annual business registration for any business with a physical location in city limits, including home-based businesses. Apply through the city's online Citizen Portal; an NM CRS/Business Tax ID number is required first. The registration must be renewed annually.

    Official government source

    $35/year ($20/year for nonprofits)1–3 weeks

Terminus

Open for business — est. $300–$1,000 · 4–10 weeks to obtain all permits and licenses

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