Barber Shop Permit Requirements in Provo, UT

Complete permit and license guide for starting a barber shop in Provo, Utah County, Utah.

Verified 2026-08-27 5 stops $200–$800 est. 4–10 weeks to obtain all permits and 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 or operate as an LLC or corporation. Free from the IRS.

    Official government source

    FreeImmediate (online application)

State of Utah

2 stops

  1. State Barber License (per barber)

    Each barber must hold a Utah barber license from the Division of Professional Licensing (DOPL). Requires graduating from a licensed barber school (1,000-hour curriculum) or completing an approved barber apprenticeship, plus passing the NIC Theory and Practical examinations.

    Official government source

    Approximately $60 application fee (exam fees separate); verify current fee with DOPL4–8 weeks

  2. Utah State Tax Commission — Sales Tax License

    Required for all businesses selling taxable goods or services in Utah. Utah charges a 4.85% state sales tax; local jurisdictions add additional taxes bringing totals to 6–9%. Register with the Utah State Tax Commission online.

    Official government source

    FreeImmediate (online via Taxpayer Access Point)

City of Provo / Utah County

2 stops

  1. Utah DOPL — Individual Barber License (no shop license in Utah)

    Utah does not license barber shops as establishments. Under the Utah Cosmetology and Associated Professions Licensing Act (Utah Code 58-11a), the Division of Professional Licensing (DOPL) licenses individual practitioners only — each barber working in the shop must hold their own DOPL barber (or cosmetologist/barber) license and display it at the work location (Utah Code 58-11a-305). The shop itself needs only the city business license; there is no separate state shop license or pre-opening DOPL inspection.

    Official government source

    $60 application / $52 renewal per individual barber license (DOPL fee schedule FY2026); no shop license exists3–6 weeks

  2. Provo City Business Licensing Division — Business License

    Provo requires a business license for businesses operating within city limits. Commercial locations apply through the Business Licensing Division and renew annually; home-based businesses use the separate Home-Based Business Permit (a minor home occupation - no customer traffic or employees at the home - is free under state law).

    Official government source

    $125/year base (0-5 employees); higher with more employees and for regulated business categories - see Provo's Consolidated Fee Schedule1–3 weeks

Terminus

Open for business — est. $200–$800 · 4–10 weeks to obtain all permits and licenses

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