License/Permit Applications and City Code
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Business Licensing Quick Facts
- The City Clerk's Office is open to the public on Monday through Friday from 8:00 am until 5:00 pm
- The City Clerk's Office only accepts Cash, Check or Money Order for payment
- Checks should be made payable to: City of Colorado Springs
Applications and Forms
Business License Applications and City Code
NOTE: THE ONLY BUSINESSES LICENSED BY THE CITY CLERK'S OFFICE ARE THOSE LISTED BELOW.
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License Type |
Application Form |
City Code |
|---|---|---|
| Alarm Company |
Application  |
2.3.4 |
| Circus / Carnival / Menagerie |
Application |
2.2.1 |
| Coin-Operated (Game Room, Operator, Non-Operator) |
Application |
2.2.3 |
| Concrete Contractor |
Application |
3.3.5 |
| Escort Bureau |
Application |
2.3.6 |
| Escort / Escort Runner |
Application |
2.3.6 |
| Excavation Contractor |
Application |
3.3.2 |
| Food Peddler (Peddler of Food Wares) |
Application |
2.3.7 |
| Going Out of Business Sales |
Application |
2.3.9 |
| Pawnbroker |
Application |
2.3.8 |
| Pool (Billiard and Pool Tables) |
Application |
2.2.2 |
| Refuse / Trash (Ash, Garbage, Refuse, Trash and Rubbish Hauler) |
Application |
2.3.5 |
| Security Agency (Security Officer Letters) |
Application |
2.3.2 |
| Security Officer (for new licenses only) |
Application |
2.3.2 |
| Security Officer Renewal (for renewals only) |
Application |
2.3.2 |
| Sexually Oriented Business |
Application |
2.4.1 |
| Taxicab Driver (for new licenses only) |
Application |
2.3.10 |
| Taxicab Driver Renewal (for renewals only) |
Application |
2.3.10 |
| Tree Service |
Application |
2.3.3 |
To review City Code applicable to all business licenses, go to Chapter 2, Article 1 of the City Code. (Links to specific sections are found in the table above)
Security Agency Letters required for Security Officer Applicants
These letters are for Security Agencies ONLY. They are to be completed by the Security Agency and provided to the Security Officer prior to the officer applying at the City Clerk's Office.
| Letters to be completed by Security Agency for Security Officers | |
| Letter of Hire for Temporary License for Security Officer |
Letter |
| Request for Permanent License for Security Officer |
Letter |
| Letter of Transfer for Security Officer |
Letter |
| Request for License Endorsement for Security Officer |
Letter |
Liquor Permit Applications and City Code
The City Clerk's Office also processes and issues liquor licenses and permits. Contact (719) 385-5106 for information. Liquor license applications must be obtained from the City Clerk's Office. Liquor permit applications can be downloaded below.
|
Liquor Permit Type |
Application Form |
City Code |
|---|---|---|
| Liquor Tastings Permit |
Application |
2.5.205 |
| Liquor Tastings Server Permit |
Application |
2.5.205 |
To review the City Liquor Code, go to Chapter 2, Article 5 of the City Code. (Links to specific sections are found in the table above)
Medical Marijuana Licensing
Please visit our Medical Marijuana Licensing page.
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