Business License
Application Information Packet
City of Flagstaff
211 W. Aspen Ave
Flagstaff, AZ 86001
APPLICATION INFORMATION
Who needs a Business License
A business license is required for each permanent business location in the City, unless you are
exempt. Permanent means you are operating from this site 45 days or more within a calendar year.
A business license is also required for any temporary business locations or transient merchant
activities within the City, unless you are exempt. See complete list of exemptions.
Important Facts
The application review process will be suspended if an application is incomplete.
Any documents in this packet may be found on the City website at www.flagstaff.az.gov
Applicants may receive a clarification from the City of Flagstaff of any interpretation or
application of a statute, ordinance, code, or authorized substantive policy statement
affecting the procurement of a license by providing a written request.
If you are operating a business within the City, you may also need to obtain a separate
transaction privilege tax license from the State and/or home occupation permit from the
City.
City of Flagstaff Contact
Customer Service
solutions@flagstaffaz.gov
Phone: 928-213-2231
Application Requirements/Checklist
All documents and fees must be completed and submitted before any review will take place
Application for City of Flagstaff Business License
$8 Business License Fee paid to City of Flagstaff
Transient Merchant Photo ID (If Applicable)
Home Occupation Permit (If Applicable)
Licensing Eligibility Form
Review Timeframes
Administrative Review- 15 Business Days
Substantive Review- 20 Business Days
Total review: 35 Business Days
Authority
Arizona Revised Statutes, Title 9, Cities and Towns, Chapter 7, Article 4
City of Flagstaff City Code, Title 3 - Business Regulations
Arizona Revised Statutes, A.R.S. §§ 9-834 836, Licensee bill of rights and licensing time
restrictions
Business License
Application Information Packet
City of Flagstaff
211 W. Aspen Ave
Flagstaff, AZ 86001
Exemptions from Business Licensing
Per City Code § 3-01-001-003:
A. The following persons shall not be required to obtain a business license:
1. Any person defined in section 3-05-002-0270 of the city code as a federally exempt
organization, governmental entity, proprietary club or public educational entity;
2. Any person licensed under chapter 3-07 (special licenses) or 3-09 (cable) of the city
code;
3. Any person with a valid franchise agreement with the city;
4. Any person licensed under chapter 3-08 (adult oriented businesses);
5. Sidewalk vendor with a permit issued under section 8-03-002-0004;
6. Any person with a valid special event permit issued under chapter 8-12 (special events);
7. Any person with a valid temporary use permit issued under section 10-20.40.150
(temporary use permits);
8. A fair vendor at a prescheduled fair, convention, celebration, promotion or other public
gathering, where the organizer has obtained a special event permit issued under chapter 8-
12 (special events) or temporary use permit issued under section 10-20.40.150 (temporary
use permits).
B. In addition, the following persons shall not be required to obtain a business license:
1. Employees of licensed businesses delivering goods in the regular course of business;
2. A person who only engages in a “casual activity or sale”;
3. Any person licensed by the state pursuant to title 20 (insurance), Arizona Revised Statutes;
4. Designated caregivers as defined in A.R.S. § 36-2801;
5. Any person with sales of food products by food producers as provided for by A.R.S. §§ 3-
561, 3-562, and 3-563;
6. Any “out-of-state business responding to a “declared disaster” on a “temporary basis”
during a disaster period” at the request of a “registered business” within Arizona to
perform “disaster recovery” of “infrastructure” as those terms are defined and as provided
for by A.R.S. §§ 32-4501, -4502. Nothing herein shall be construed to waive compliance
with city building and safety permitting requirements, including but not limited to traffic
control permits.
7. Liquor wholesaler licensed under A.R.S. § 4-209;
8. Residential rental property registered with the Coconino County Assessor’s Office, per
A.R.S. § 9-1304;
9. Or any other person exempted by state law from local business licensing.
Business License
Application Information Packet
City of Flagstaff
211 W. Aspen Ave
Flagstaff, AZ 86001
APPLICATION REVIEW PROCESS
PHASE 1- ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW
Timeframe: 15 Business Days
Notification of incomplete application information will suspend the overall review timeframe.
1. City of Flagstaff (Initial Review)
a. A complete application will proceed to Phase 3-Substantive Review.
b. An incomplete application will be sent a comprehensive written notice of all incomplete
application items.
2. Applicant (Follow-up)- 20 business days
a. If information is returned within 20 business days, the City will continue the review of
the application.
b. If no information is returned to the City within 20 business days, the City will consider
the application withdrawn and all fees will be forfeited.
3. The review and notification process will continue for two reviews. After the second request for
more information, the City of Flagstaff will not send a third request and the application will be
withdrawn and all fees forfeited.
PHASE 2- SUBSTANTIVE REVIEW
Timeframe: 20 Business Days
Notification of incomplete application information will suspend the overall review timeframe.
1. Substantive Review- City of Flagstaff (Initial Review)- 20 Business Days from the date of the
completed application as noted in Phase 1- Administrative Review.
a. If no other information is required, the City will issue the license within 20 business days.
b. If more information is required, a comprehensive written notice of all items that require
further explanation will be sent. Upon mailing of the notice, the review timeline will be
suspended until all requested information is provided.
2. Applicant (Follow-up)- 20 business days
a. If information is returned within 20 business days, the City will continue the review of
the application.
b. If no information or incomplete information is returned to the City within 20 business
days, the City will deny the application and all fees will be forfeited.
PHASE 3- LICENSE ISSUANCE OR DENIAL
1.
If all requirements are met, the license will be issued to applicant. The licensee will be
required to renew the license annually.
2.
If all requirements are not met, a license denial letter will be mailed or emailed to the
applicant with detailed information of the appeals process and contact person(s).
APPLICATION FOR CITY OF FLAGSTAFF BUSINESS
LICENSE
Please Complete Application and Mail or Hand Deliver with Payment to:
City of Flagstaff Customer Service
211 W. Aspen Ave. Phone #: (928) 213-2231
FLAGSTAFF, AZ 86001 Email: solutions@flagstaffaz.gov
PLEASE PRINT INFORMATION LEGIBLY AND COMPLETE ALL SECTIONS. PLEASE KEEP A COPY FOR YOUR RECORDS. Your license may require you to
submit proof of eligibility form. Application for a business license shall be accompanied by the business license fee. Separate licenses shall be obtained
for each separate location of a business. A business license shall be obtained for every business covered in Flagstaff City Code Chapter 3-01.
Start Date within the Flagstaff City limits: (Required) Eligibility Form
Required
Name Change
Mailing OR
Physical Address
Multiple
Locations
Temporary Use
Permit Required
Home
Occupation
Business License Fee: $8.00 or per Chapter 3-10 User Fees Schedule
Make Checks Payable to: City of Flagstaff
Have you applied for a Transaction Privilege Tax License?
Yes No
To obtain a State of Arizona TPT License number, if needed, go to: www.aztaxes.gov to register and apply for your license. If you already
have a State of Arizona TPT License number, please add a line for FLAGSTAFF (FS) to your State of Arizona tax return.
Section 1. Business Information
Business Name (Legal Name)
Doing Business as Name (DBA Name) if different from legal name
Physical Address of Business
City
State
Zip
Business Phone
Cell Phone
E-mail Address
Federal ID #
State of AZ TPT # (If Applicable)
AZ ROC (Contractors) License #
Have you been convicted of any crime other than a petty offense within the past five (5) years? Yes No
If yes, describe the nature of the offense(s):
If Incorporated, State of Incorporation or where formed:
Any and all tradenames:
Section 2. Mailing Address
If Different from Section 1 (above) enter Business Name, Owner Name or Care-of Name
Mailing Address
City
State
Zip
Section 3. Business Ownership & Records Location
Ownership Type:
Sole Proprietor LLC
Partnership
Corporation - State if Inc.
Other
Owners, Partners, Officers,
Individuals, or LLC Members
For any additional names, please
attach a list
Name & Title
Cell Phone#
Home Address
Phone #
City, State, Zip
E-mail
Name & Title
Cell Phone#
Home Address
Phone #
City, State, Zip
E-mail
Corporate or LLC Statutory Agent
Name
Phone #
APPLICATION FOR CITY OF FLAGSTAFF BUSINESS LICENSE (CONTINUED)
Section 4. Temporary Locations & Transient Merchants
If you are applying for a Business License with five (5) or fewer Temporary locations or are considered a Transient Merchant, you must list
the dates and locations where business activities will take place below:
Dates & Address of Location #1
Dates & Address of Location #2
Dates & Address of Location #3
Dates & Address of Location #4
Dates & Address of Location #5
Transient locations, if more than 5, use additional sheets of paper and obtain approval. Reference business license number.
Section 5. Transient Merchants
For transient merchants, number of people in workforce and attach photo identification card of business license holder. (Required)
Do you intend to use any signs advertising goods or services for sale? Yes No
Any signs must comply with City sign code requirements; see City Code Chapter 10-50, Division 10-50.100 (Sign Standards).
Section 6. Business Type and Premises Status
Number of Employees:
Describe the Nature of the Business, including any goods and services to be sold:
NAICS Code:
Do you own your Business Location?
Yes No - Please complete:
Property Owner/Manager Name & Address:
Phone #
Is this a Home-Based Business?
Y
es (May be subject to Home Inspection) No
If yes was selected above, please review the Home Occupation Permit and Initial Here:
All areas of the application and accompanying forms must be completed in full, and the Sworn Statement below must be acknowledged.
By signing below, I am certifying under penalty of perjury that I have provided complete and accurate information on this application and I
have not violated and am in compliance with the Flagstaff City Code and/or the Arizona Revised Statutes and I do not owe any delinquent
taxes or fees payable to the City pursuant to Flagstaff City Code unless I have entered into a written payment agreement approved by the
City relating to payment of any and all outstanding obligations, and I am current making any and all payments required under the terms of
such an agreement. I understand issuance of a business license does not permit business operations unless business is properly zoned, has
obtained proper building permits, occupancy certification and is in compliance with all applicable laws/rules.
By signing this application, I understand that the completion and submission of this form does not guarantee the
approval or subsequent
issuance of a license to do business. I understand the City may need to request additional information from me concerning my application
and hereby mutually agree that the City may require me to submit additional information if deemed necessary.
Business Owner's Signature: Title:
Printed Name: Date:
Name of Business:
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CITY OF FLAGSTAFF, ARIZONA
LICENSE ELIGIBILITY FORM
LAWFUL PRESENCE IN THE UNITED STATES
ARS § 41-1080 requires that any individual wishing to be issued a license must demonstrate through the presentation
of one of the following documents demonstrating lawful presence in the United States.
LAWFUL PRESENCE IN THE UNITED STATES CAN BE DEMONSTRATED BY
PRESENTATION OF ONE (1) OF THE DOCUMENTS LISTED BELOW.
Please place a check mark next to the applicable document and attach a copy of the document to this eligibility form.
(If the document says on its face that it may not be copied or you know for reasons of confidentiality that it cannot
be copied, you will need to present the document in person to the City for review and signing of the form.)
1.
A valid driver license. If from Arizona, must be issued after 1996
Print first 4 numbers/letters from license:
2.
A valid non-operating identification License
Print first 4 numbers/letters:
3.
A birth certificate or delayed birth certificate issued in any state, territory or possession of the
United States
Year of birth: Place of birth:
4.
A United States Certificate of Birth abroad
Year of birth: Place of birth:
5.
A United States passport
Print first 4 numbers/letters from Passport:
6.
A foreign passport with a United States Visa
Print first 4 numbers/letters from Passport
Print first 4 numbers/letters from Visa
7.
An I-94 form with a photograph
Print first 4 numbers from I-94:
8.
A United States Citizenship and Immigration Services
Employment Authorization Document (EAD)
Print first 4 numbers/letters from EAD:
9.
Refugee travel document
Date of Issuance: _Refugee Country:
10.
A United States Certificate of Naturalization
Print first 4 digits of CIS Reg. No.:
11.
A United States Certificate of Citizenship
Date of Issuance: Place of Issuance:
12.
A tribal Certificate of Indian Blood
Date of Issuance: Name of Tribe:
13.
A tribal or Bureau of Indian Affairs Affidavit of Birth
Year of Birth: Place of Birth:
14.
Any other license that is issued by the federal government, any other state government, an agency
of this state or a political subdivision of this state that requires proof of citizenship or lawful alien
status.
In accordance with the requirements of State Law, I do swear or affirm under penalty of perjury that I am lawfully
present in the United States and that the document I presented to establish this presence is true.
Signature Business/Company
Print Name Business Address
Date City, State, Zip Code
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