Barber Shop Permit Requirements in West Valley City, UT

Complete permit and license guide for starting a barber shop in West Valley City, Salt Lake County, Utah.

Verified 2026-08-27 5 stops $200–$800 est. 4–10 weeks to obtain all permits and licenses
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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 West Valley City / Salt Lake 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. NOTE (Salt Lake County only): although Utah has no STATE establishment license, the Salt Lake County Health Department separately requires a Regulated Business (Cosmetology Facility) permit — covering hair salons, barbershops, esthetician spas, and nail salons — with a pre-opening inspection. Fee is not published online; call 385-468-3835.

    Official government source

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

  2. West Valley City Business Licensing Division — Business License

    West Valley City requires a business license for each place of business in city limits (WVC Code 17-1-102), including home-based businesses (Home Business License) and commercial locations. Exceptions: home businesses grossing under $2,000/year may sign an exemption affidavit instead, and under Utah Code 10-1-203.5 a no-impact home-based business cannot be charged a license fee. Licenses renew annually.

    Official government source

    Set by the West Valley City Consolidated Fee Schedule (the schedule is not reliably accessible online - confirm current amounts with WVC Business Licensing, 801-963-3345 / wvc-ut.gov)1–3 weeks

Terminus

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

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