Wedding Planner Permit Requirements in Dallas, TX

Complete permit and license guide for starting a wedding planner in Dallas, Dallas County, Texas.

Verified 2026-08-27 6 stops $100–$600 est. 1–3 weeks to obtain all required 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, 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

    FreeImmediate (online)

State of Texas

3 stops

  1. Texas Sales Tax Permit

    Required for all businesses selling taxable goods or services in Texas. Free to obtain from the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts.

    Official government source

    FreeImmediate (online)

  2. Texas Sales Tax Permit (if selling goods)

    Wedding planners who sell tangible goods (décor, favors, etc.) in Texas must collect and remit state sales tax. Pure event planning/coordination services are not taxable in Texas.

    Official government source

    FreeImmediate (online)

  3. General Liability Insurance (Recommended)

    Wedding planners in Texas 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/yearSame day (online quotes)

City of Dallas / Dallas County

2 stops

  1. City of Dallas -- No General Business License Required

    The City of Dallas does not require a general business license, occupational license, or citywide business registration -- no such license exists. The city's operating approval for a business occupying a commercial space is the Certificate of Occupancy, applied for through the DallasNow portal (Dallas Development Services). Home-based and mobile businesses with no commercial premises generally need no city-level general license, only compliance with zoning and any industry-specific permits.

    Official government source

    $0 (no general business license exists; a Certificate of Occupancy -- $375 general-permit fee -- applies if occupying a commercial space)1–3 weeks

  2. DBA (Doing Business As) Registration

    If operating under a trade name (e.g., 'Perfect Day Events'), file an Assumed Name Certificate (DBA) with the Dallas County Clerk before accepting payments under the business name.

    Official government source

    $23 ($0.50 for each additional owner; $2 acknowledgment fee if a deputy takes the acknowledgment instead of a notary)1–2 weeks

Terminus

Open for business — est. $100–$600 · 1–3 weeks to obtain all required licenses

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