Pest Control Permit Requirements in Las Vegas, NV

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)

2. EPA Federal Pesticide Requirements

   Federal law (FIFRA) requires all pesticide applicators to use only EPA-registered products and follow label instructions. Commercial applicators must maintain application records for at least 2 years.

   Official government source

   No federal fee·Ongoing compliance

   No federal fee

   Ongoing compliance

1. Nevada — Commercial Pesticide Applicator License

   Nevada requires pest control businesses to hold a Pest Control License issued by the Nevada Department of Agriculture. Both the company and individual applicators must be licensed. License categories include general pests, termites, and fumigation.

   Official government source

   $50 initial exam ($35 retake); $250 new business license ($375 renewal of an expired license); $50 per principal/operator/agent license·4–8 weeks

   $50 initial exam ($35 retake); $250 new business license ($375 renewal of an expired license); $50 per principal/operator/agent license

   4–8 weeks

2. Nevada — Sales Tax / Business Registration

   Nevada sales tax applies to tangible goods sold, not to pest-control services themselves. Register with the Nevada Department of Taxation.

   Official government source

   $15 sales tax permit per location (if selling taxable goods)·1–2 weeks

   $15 sales tax permit per location (if selling taxable goods)

   1–2 weeks

1. Las Vegas — General Business License

   Las Vegas requires all businesses operating within city limits to obtain a general business license from the city. Pest control companies must renew annually and may be subject to additional zoning review.

   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. Nevada Department of Agriculture — Pest Control License

   Nevada requires pest control businesses to hold a Pest Control License issued by the Nevada Department of Agriculture. Both the company and individual applicators must be licensed. License categories include general pests, termites, and fumigation.

   Official government source

   Exam and license fees per the Nevada Department of Agriculture's current pest control licensing fee schedule — confirm amounts with NDA (needs_review).·4–8 weeks (exam scheduling and processing)

   Exam and license fees per the Nevada Department of Agriculture's current pest control licensing fee schedule — confirm amounts with NDA (needs_review).

   4–8 weeks (exam scheduling and processing)

Official Sources

• Nevada Department of Agriculture — Pest Control License
• Las Vegas City Business Licensing

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