License Requirements for Businesses

Any person licensed by the State of Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation is required to submit a copy of their current, active State license prior to obtaining a Business Tax Receipt. For more information call the Florida Department of Revenue at 904-488-6800.

Apartment

State License:

Auction House

State License:

Automobile

Vehicle Dealers, Mobile Home Dealers, Motorcycle Dealers, and Recreational Vehicle Dealers

State License:

General Repairs

State License:

Bakery: Retail and Wholesale

State License:

Bank and Trust Companies 

State License (separate license is required for each branch):

Bar/Lounge 

Health Permit (if no food service):

Alcohol License:

Barber Shop/Beauty Salon

State License:

Bonding Agency/Bailbondsman

Construction Service

Complete Construction Service Affidavit

Dance Halls, Studios (Ballroom Dancing) 

State Registration:

Daycare Centers, Preschool/In-Home Child Care 

Permit:

Dog/Pet Grooming

Operating Permit:

Direct Selling Establishment

Mobile Food Vendors

State License:

Ice Cream Vendors 

Food Permit:

Soliciting Contributions

Registration:

Detective/Security Agency

State License:

Exterminator, Pest, Termites

State License:

Fish, Seafood Market 

State License:

Fireworks Sales

Registration:

Grocery/Convenience Store

State License:

Gun Dealers

State License:

Hospitals

State License:

Hotels and Motels

State License:

Insurance Company

State License:

Loan Brokers

State License:

Loan Company

State License:

Manicurist

State License:

Motorcycle Repair

State License:

Nursing and Personal Care Facilities 

State License:

Restaurant

State License and Alcohol License:

Seafood Market

State License:

Stock and Bond Dealer

State License:

Telephone Solicitation

State License:

Trailer/Mobile Home Site

Operating Permit: 

Travel Agency

Registration:

Personal Services

Tanning Salon

Health Permit:

Tattoo

Bio-Medical Waste Permit:

State License:

Body Piercing

Bio-Medical Waste Permit:

State License:

Escort Service

  • Complete Adult Entertainment Application

Physical Fitness Facilities

Registration and Proof of Financial Security: