Pest Control Business Permit Requirements in Salt Lake City, UT

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)

1. 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

   Free·Immediate (online via Taxpayer Access Point)

   Free

   Immediate (online via Taxpayer Access Point)

2. Pest Control Business License / Company Registration

   In addition to individual applicator certification, any company that applies pesticides on the lands of another for hire (pest control, lawn care, landscaping applying herbicides) must hold a commercial pesticide business license from the Utah Department of Agriculture and Food. Individual commercial applicator licenses are $65 for three years.

   Official government source

   Verify current business license fee with UDAF (individual commercial applicator licenses are $65/3 years)·2–4 weeks

   Verify current business license fee with UDAF (individual commercial applicator licenses are $65/3 years)

   2–4 weeks

1. Utah Department of Agriculture and Food — Commercial Pesticide Applicator License

   Commercial pesticide applicators in Utah must be certified by the Utah Department of Agriculture. Must pass a written exam in the relevant pest control category.

   Official government source

   $50–$100 (exam and license)·2–4 weeks

   $50–$100 (exam and license)

   2–4 weeks

2. Salt Lake City Business License Division — Business License

   Salt Lake City requires a business license for businesses operating within city limits (SLC Code Title 5). Apply through the Business Licensing Division; licenses renew annually and must be displayed. Exception: under Utah Code 10-1-203.5, a no-impact home-based business (one whose combined off-site impact does not materially exceed that of the residence alone) cannot be required to obtain a city license or pay a license fee.

   Official government source

   Base license fee plus per-employee/regulatory fees per the Salt Lake City Consolidated Fee Schedule (fees are not published as a flat range; confirm current amounts at slc.gov or 801-535-6644)·1–3 weeks

   Base license fee plus per-employee/regulatory fees per the Salt Lake City Consolidated Fee Schedule (fees are not published as a flat range; confirm current amounts at slc.gov or 801-535-6644)

   1–3 weeks

Official Sources

• Utah Department of Agriculture and Food — Commercial Pesticide Applicator License
• Salt Lake City Business License Division

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