Hair Salon Permit Requirements in South Burlington, VT

Complete permit and license guide for starting a hair salon in South Burlington, Chittenden County, Vermont.

Verified 2026-09-07 5 stops $300–$1,000 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 Vermont

2 stops

  1. Vermont OPR — Individual Cosmetologist Licence

    Each cosmetologist must hold a valid Vermont Cosmetologist licence from the Office of Professional Regulation. Per OPR's FAQ, the education requirement is 1,000 hours at a licensed school or a 1,500-hour Vermont apprenticeship (300 crossover hours for a licensed barber), followed by the national written and practical exams administered through Prometric.

    Official government source

    $120 application fee (initial); $155 renewal (OPR licence code 010, renewed 30 November of odd years)OPR does not publish a processing time; allow several weeks after exam results and a complete application.

  2. Vermont Department of Taxes — Sales Tax Registration

    Required for all businesses selling tangible personal property or taxable services in Vermont. Vermont charges a 6% state sales tax; meals and lodging are taxed at 9%. Register with the Vermont Department of Taxes online.

    Official government source

    FreeImmediate (online via myVTax)

City of South Burlington / Chittenden County

2 stops

  1. Vermont Office of Professional Regulation — Cosmetology Shop License

    A hair salon in Vermont must hold a Cosmetology Shop (establishment) licence from the Vermont Office of Professional Regulation, separate from the individual cosmetologist licences of the staff. The shop names a designated licensee/manager, completes OPR's shop self-inspection form, and must meet OPR's sanitation standards. South Burlington does not license salons — this is a state licence only.

    Official government source

    $355 application fee (initial); $285 renewal (OPR licence code 012, renewing November 30 of odd years)OPR does not publish a processing time; allow several weeks after a complete application is submitted.

  2. South Burlington Business Licence (does not exist)

    South Burlington issues no general business licence, business tax certificate, or occupational licence, and none must be renewed annually or displayed. The City's full list of permits, licences and registrations covers only specific categories: liquor licences (issued by the state with City approval), road-closure and public-event approvals and Entertainment Permits through the City Clerk, peddler permits, security alarm registration, pet licences, and the residential rental registry. Zoning permits and Certificates of Occupancy are handled separately by Planning & Zoning, and construction, electrical and kitchen-hood permits by the Fire Department.

    Official government source

    $0 — no general business licence existsN/A — there is no application to file

Terminus

Open for business — est. $300–$1,000 · 4–10 weeks to obtain all permits and licenses

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