Hair Salon 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, obtained instantly online.

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   Free·Immediate (online application)

   Free

   Immediate (online application)

1. Nevada State Business License

   Required for all businesses in Nevada. Issued by the Nevada Secretary of State. All hair salon operators must maintain a current state business license.

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   $200/year ($500/year for corporations — NRS 76.130)·Immediate to 1 week (online filing)

   $200/year ($500/year for corporations — NRS 76.130)

   Immediate to 1 week (online filing)

2. Nevada State Board of Cosmetology Salon License

   All cosmetology salons in Nevada must hold an establishment license issued by the Nevada State Board of Cosmetology (NVBOC). The salon must meet physical plant requirements and pass a board inspection before opening.

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   Establishment license — confirm the current fee with the Board (fee schedule not published online; needs_review)·2–4 weeks

   Establishment license — confirm the current fee with the Board (fee schedule not published online; needs_review)

   2–4 weeks

3. Individual Cosmetologist License

   Every cosmetologist working in Nevada must hold a current license from the Nevada State Board of Cosmetology. Requires completion of a state-approved cosmetology program (1,600 hours) and passing written and practical board exams.

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   Confirm the current fee with the Board (licenses renew biennially; needs_review)·Varies (depends on exam scheduling)

   Confirm the current fee with the Board (licenses renew biennially; needs_review)

   Varies (depends on exam scheduling)

1. Clark County Business License

   Hair salons at unincorporated Clark County addresses need a Clark County business license ('Cosmetology Establishments' category; establishments are licensed under NRS Chapter 644 at the state level as well). Salons inside city limits license with their city instead.

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   $35 first station + $15 each additional station, semiannually ('Cosmetology Establishments', county fee schedule rev. 09.2024).·1–2 weeks

   $35 first station + $15 each additional station, semiannually ('Cosmetology Establishments', county fee schedule rev. 09.2024).

   1–2 weeks

2. 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. Hair salons also hold state cosmetology establishment licensure (NRS Chapter 644).

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   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).·1–2 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).

   1–2 weeks

3. SNHD Salon Inspection

   Hair salon establishments are licensed under NRS Chapter 644 and inspected through the Nevada State Board of Cosmetology — not the Southern Nevada Health District. Verify establishment licensing and inspection requirements with the state board.

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   No separate fee·Scheduled upon opening

   No separate fee

   Scheduled upon opening

4. Certificate of Occupancy

   Required before opening in a commercial space. Issued by Clark County Building Department or City of Las Vegas Building & Safety after the space passes fire, building, and zoning inspections.

   Official government source

   Varies with the underlying building permits; confirm with the issuing building department (needs_review).·2–6 weeks

   Varies with the underlying building permits; confirm with the issuing building department (needs_review).

   2–6 weeks

Official Sources

• Nevada State Board of Cosmetology
• Clark County Business License
• Nevada SOS: State Business License
• City of Las Vegas: Permits & Licenses

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