Wedding Planner Permit Requirements in Las Vegas, NV

1. EIN (Employer Identification Number)

   Required if you have employees, operate as an LLC/corporation, or file certain business tax returns. Free from the IRS. Sole proprietors with no employees may use their SSN instead.

   Official government source

   Free·Immediate (online)

   Free

   Immediate (online)

1. Nevada State Business License

   Most businesses operating in Nevada must obtain a State Business License from the Nevada Secretary of State ($200/year; $500/year for corporations — NRS 76.100/76.130). Exemptions exist (NRS 76.020), including 501(c) nonprofits and certain small home-based businesses below the statutory earnings threshold.

   Official government source

   $200/year (LLCs) or $500/year (corporations)·Immediate (online)

   $200/year (LLCs) or $500/year (corporations)

   Immediate (online)

2. General Liability Insurance (Recommended)

   Wedding planners in Nevada are not legally required to carry liability insurance, but most venues require proof of $1M–$2M general liability coverage before allowing a planner to work on-site. Many clients also require it in your contract.

   $400–$1,200/year·Same day (online quotes)

   $400–$1,200/year

   Same day (online quotes)

1. Las Vegas Business License

   All businesses operating in Las Vegas must obtain a general Business License from the Las Vegas Business Licensing Division. Wedding planners operating as sole proprietors, LLCs, or corporations need this license to legally conduct business. Renewal is required annually.

   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. DBA (Doing Business As) Registration

   If operating under a trade name (e.g., 'Perfect Day Events'), file a Fictitious Firm Name (FFN/DBA) certificate with the Clark County Clerk ($25; renew every five years). Not legally required before licensing, but banks typically require it for a business account.

   Official government source

   $25 filing fee (includes one uncertified copy); renew every 5 years.·1–2 weeks

   $25 filing fee (includes one uncertified copy); renew every 5 years.

   1–2 weeks

Official Sources

• City of Las Vegas — Business Licensing
• Nevada Secretary of State
• IRS — Apply for EIN

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