Barber Shop Permit Requirements in Las Vegas, NV

1. EIN (Employer Identification Number)

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

   Official government source

   Free·Immediate (online application)

   Free

   Immediate (online application)

1. Nevada State Barbers’ Health and Sanitation Board — Barbershop License

   All barber shops in Nevada must be licensed by the State Barbers’ Health and Sanitation Board under NRS Chapter 643 (NRS 643.171) — not the Cosmetology Board, whose scope (NRS 644A) does not include barbering. The barbershop license requires an application and inspection; the license/renewal fee and inspection fee are each capped at $50 by NRS 643.1714. Annual renewal required.

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   License/renewal fee capped at $50; inspection fee capped at $50 (NRS 643.1714)·3–6 weeks (includes application review and on-site inspection)

   License/renewal fee capped at $50; inspection fee capped at $50 (NRS 643.1714)

   3–6 weeks (includes application review and on-site inspection)

2. Individual Barber License (per barber)

   Every barber must hold a license from the State Barbers’ Health and Sanitation Board (NRS Chapter 643). Qualification paths: an 18-month apprenticeship under a licensed barber plus the Board examination (NRS 643.070); graduation from an approved barber school for apprentice registration (NRS 643.080); or, for licensed cosmetologists, 400 hours of specialized barber-school training (NRS 643.085).

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   $85 application + $100 examination; $60 annual renewal (NAC 643)·4–8 weeks (after completing required education and passing exams)

   $85 application + $100 examination; $60 annual renewal (NAC 643)

   4–8 weeks (after completing required education and passing exams)

3. Nevada Sales Tax Permit

   Required for selling retail products in your barber shop. The Clark County combined sales tax rate is 8.375%.

   Official government source

   $15 per location (no renewal fee)·Immediate (online application)

   $15 per location (no renewal fee)

   Immediate (online application)

1. City of Las Vegas — Business License

   Businesses operating within City of Las Vegas limits must obtain a business license from the city's Business Licensing division (apply online via the city's Business License portal; 702-229-6281). Most business types are 'general' licenses; certain sensitive activities are 'privileged' licenses requiring an appointment and background investigation. Businesses at unincorporated-Clark-County addresses (much of the Las Vegas Valley, including the Strip) license through Clark County instead — verify jurisdiction with the city's address lookup. Barber shops themselves must also be licensed under NRS Chapter 643 (state barber shop license) in addition to the local business license.

   Official government source

   City of Las Vegas: $50 nonrefundable processing fee for a general license ($100 for a privileged license), plus a license fee set by category — flat, incremental, or gross-revenue-based billed per six-month period (e.g., $55 per 6-month period for gross revenue up to $30,000). Confirm the category fee with city Business Licensing, 702-229-6281 (needs_review for exact category amount).·1–3 weeks

   City of Las Vegas: $50 nonrefundable processing fee for a general license ($100 for a privileged license), plus a license fee set by category — flat, incremental, or gross-revenue-based billed per six-month period (e.g., $55 per 6-month period for gross revenue up to $30,000). Confirm the category fee with city Business Licensing, 702-229-6281 (needs_review for exact category amount).

   1–3 weeks

2. Clark County Building Department — Certificate of Occupancy

   A Certificate of Occupancy is required before opening. Inside City of Las Vegas limits, obtain it through the city's Building & Safety Division (702-229-6251). At unincorporated Clark County addresses, the Clark County Building Official issues the CO (applications via the county Citizen Access Portal; issued ~3 working days after final inspection approval).

   Official government source

   Varies with the underlying building permits and inspections — confirm with the issuing building department (needs_review).·2–5 weeks

   Varies with the underlying building permits and inspections — confirm with the issuing building department (needs_review).

   2–5 weeks

3. Southern Nevada Health District — Salon Establishment Permit

   Barber shops must hold a state barber shop (establishment) license under NRS Chapter 643 and pass the state board's sanitation inspection before opening. The Southern Nevada Health District does not permit or inspect barber shops.

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   State establishment license fee per the licensing board's current fee schedule — confirm the amount with the board (needs_review).·2–4 weeks

   State establishment license fee per the licensing board's current fee schedule — confirm the amount with the board (needs_review).

   2–4 weeks

Official Sources

• Nevada State Board of Cosmetology
• City of Las Vegas — Business Licensing
• Southern Nevada Health District — Personal Services
• Nevada Department of Taxation — Sales Tax

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