Wedding Planner Permit Requirements in Fort Worth, TX

Complete permit and license guide for starting a wedding planner in Fort Worth, Tarrant 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 Fort Worth / Tarrant County

2 stops

  1. City of Fort Worth -- No General Business License Required

    The City of Fort Worth does not require a general business license, occupational license, or business registration -- no such license exists. Any building or commercial space used for business must have a Certificate of Occupancy from Fort Worth Development Services (Accela Citizen Access portal); industry-specific permits (food, alcohol, contractor, etc.) apply where relevant.

    Official government source

    $0 (no general business license exists; Certificate of Occupancy fees apply if occupying a commercial space -- see Fort Worth Development Services)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 Tarrant County Clerk before accepting payments under the business name.

    Official government source

    $24 for one owner ($0.50 for each additional owner listed)1–2 weeks

Terminus

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

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