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UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE
Effective September 23, 2024, All LIQUOR AND GAMING appointments will be seen at the Government Center located at:
Department of Business License
500 S. Grand Central Parkway, 3rd Fl.
Las Vegas, NV 89155
SPECIAL EVENTS and CANNABIS appointments will continue to be held at the Greystone Office Complex:
2030 E. Flamingo Rd., Suite 151
Las Vegas, NV 89119
You may submit all drop-off or mail-in applications for all license types to the main Clark County Business License office at the Grand Central Parkway location.
Privileged Business License Application Forms
Clark County Business License Application Form
The Clark County Business License Application Form is the first document required for all privileged business license applications submitted to our office. Please review the Privileged Business (Liquor & Gaming) Application Packet below for all the additional requirements. Did you know that you can apply online? Follow our Step-By-Step Guide to the online application then proceed to the instructions below.
Privileged Business License Application Packet (Liquor & Gaming)
All applicants for a Privileged Business License must complete the application and investigation forms in this packet, including the supplemental documentation, and pay related business license and investigation fees as applicable and submit to our office. The Privileged Business (Liquor & Gaming) Application Packet can be accepted by appointment only. Please call us at (702) 455-4125 to schedule.
PRIVILEGED BUSINESS LICENSE APPLICATION FORMS Instructions, Checklist, and All Forms |
Form Name |
Description |
Privileged Business License Instructions, Checklist and Forms List |
To start the application process, read the privileged business license instructions. Return the completed checklist with your application packet. MAKE SURE TO PROVIDE ALL THE REQUIRED FORMS ANDSUPPLEMENTAL DOCUMENTATION AS OUTLINED IN THE CHECKLIST AS INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS CANNOT BE ACCEPTED. |
Application for Alcoholic Liquor License |
The Application for Alcoholic Liquor License is required for all applicants for a liquor license in the unincorporated areas of Clark County (not within city licensing jurisdictions). If you do not know if your business location is in the jurisdiction of the Clark County Department of Business License, you may refer to the Jurisdiction Locator. |
Application for Gaming License |
This three (3) page Application for Gaming License is required for all applicants for a gaming license in the unincorporated areas of Clark County (only the first page is required for gaming locations within incorporated city licensing jurisdictions). |
Request for Temporary Liquor/Gaming License Form |
The proposed new owner of an established, licensed, and operating business with a liquor license may request the Department of Business License to issue a Temporary Liquor/Gaming License to protect the goodwill of the business with their existing clientele. |
Business Supplemental Questionnaire (BSQ) |
The Business Supplemental Questionnaire must also be completed. It is used it to provide information about the business entity, ownership, officers, source of funds, and other information relevant to the investigation process. BE SURE TO PROVIDE ALL THE SUPPLEMENTAL DOCUMENTATION AS OUTLINED IN THIS QUESTIONNAIRE AS INCOMPLETE DOCUMENTATION CAN RESULT IN APPLICATION PROCESSING DELAYS. |
Floor Plan |
An interior diagram or floor plan of your business on an 8-1/2" x 11" sheet of paper is required.
- Indicate the total size of location in square feet and the total number of restaurant and bar seats.
- Include location of store room, cash register, slot machines, restrooms, kitchen, dining tables, bar, etc. including location and description of physical barriers between restaurant/ dining areas and any bar/ lounge areas.
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Personal History Form |
Each applicant for a privileged business license will be required to complete a Personal History Form (PHF) detailing their personal history; including personal references, legal history, family connections and history, and past residence information. This form requires notarized signatures in several places. |
LVMPD Authorization to Release Information Forms |
Two (2) original, signed and notarized Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department (LVMPD) Authorization to Release Information forms are required. |
Personal Financial Questionnaire |
Each owner with ten (10) percent or more financial interest in the licensee must complete and provide the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department Personal Financial Questionnaire (PFQ) with notarized signatures (one (1) original and one (1) copy). Provide documents showing source and availability of your personal funds invested and loan documents, if applicable. Documentation of secured funding must be available at the time of application. Letters of Intent will not be accepted and will delay the processing of your application. Two (2) copies of the applicant’s past three (3) years of federal income tax filings and last three (3) months of bank statements are required for each person required to file this form. |
Corporate Financial Questionnaire |
Any privileged businesses that are owned by an entity registered with the Nevada Secretary of State will be required to complete the Corporate Financial Questionnaire (CFQ) form detailing the financial history, including bank accounts, investments and past income tax information. This form requires notarized signatures in several places. A copy of the entities' past three (3) years of federal income tax filings and last three (3) months of bank statements are required to be attached to this form. |
LVMPD (Metro) Application Memo/ Instructions |
Click the here to the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department (LVMPD) Records and Fingerprint Bureau page for information regarding fingerprinting and work card requirements. |
Other Privileged Business Forms
Form Name |
Description |
Liquor Summary |
The Liquor License Summary Information provides the main types of businesses and accompanying liquor licenses available to those businesses in a two (2) page handout. |
Gaming Summary |
The Gaming License Summary information provides the main types of businesses and accompanying gaming licenses available to those businesses in a two (2) page handout. |
Key Employees Form(s) |
Individuals who have the power to exercise a significant influence over decisions concerning any part of the operation of a liquor and gaming establishment must fill out these forms. You will be redirected to the Key Employee Forms page. |
Liquor and Gaming Miscellaneous Forms
You will be redirected to the Liquor and Gaming Miscellaneous Forms page. This page includes the following:
- Application/Permit for Alcoholic Beverage Tasting
- City Jurisdiction Gaming Application
- Gaming Location Suitability
- Liquor and Gaming Location Suitability
- Liquor Caterer Event Permit
- Liquor Location Suitability
- LVMPD Investigation Referral for Adult Entertainment Cabaret
- Off-Premise Liquor Permit Application
- Request to Surrender Gaming License Form
- Request to Surrender Liquor License Form
- Request for Temporary Liquor License
- Transfer of Interest Among Licensees
Other Business License Forms
You will be redirected to the Other Business License Forms page. This page includes, but is not limited to, the following:
- Change Form Packet
- Complaint Form
- Fictitious Firm Name (DBA) Form
- Out of Business Form
- Request for Duplicate License Form
- Request for Public Records Form
- Request for Refund Form