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Pocatello Police Permits and Licensing Division |
208-234-6285 |
Business Licenses
The City of Pocatello does not require general business licenses; however, licenses are required for the types of businesses listed below. For more information about these licenses and permits, please contact the City Clerk at 208-234-6215 or the Permits and Licensing Division of the Pocatello Police Department at 208-234-6285.
Fees
The Annual Fee is the cost of the license when it is first issued. If you renew your license 30 days before it expires, you qualify for the Reduced 30-Day Renewal fee. Renewal notices are sent several months in advance.
Fingerprinting
Fingerprinting services are available by appointment Monday – Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Please call 208-234-6105 to schedule your appointment.
Contractor Licenses
Looking for Pocatello general contractor licenses? Information on contractor licenses is available at the Building Department.
Alcohol Sales
| License/Permit |
Annual Fee | Reduced 30-Day Renewal |
|---|---|---|
| Alcohol Catering | $20.00 | N/A |
| Beer Draft/Bottled (PDF) |
$200.00 | N/A |
| Wine by the Drink/Retail (PDF) |
$200.00 | N/A |
| Beer Retail (PDF) |
$50.00 | N/A |
| Liquor (PDF) |
$562.50 | N/A |
Daycare
| License/Permit |
Annual Fee | Reduced 30-Day Renewal |
|---|---|---|
| Daycare (PDF) | $150.00 | $100.00 |
| Daycare Employee (PDF) | $80.00 |
$40.00 |
| Daycare Resident (PDF) |
$80.00 | $40.00 |
| Daycare Volunteer (PDF) |
$80.00 | $40.00 |
Detective & Security
| License/Permit | Annual Fee | Reduced 30-Day Renewal |
|---|---|---|
| Private Detective Agency (PDF) |
$100.00 | N/A |
| Private Investigator (PDF) |
$80.00 | $40.00 |
| Security Guard (PDF) |
$80.00 | $40.00 |
Sexually Oriented
| License/Permit |
Annual Fee | Reduced 30-Day Renewal |
|---|---|---|
| Sexually Oriented Business (PDF) |
$250.00 | $125.00 |
| Sexually Oriented Business Employee (PDF) |
$75.00 | $50.00 |
Taxi Cab
| License/Permit | Annual Fee | Reduced 30-Day Renewal |
|---|---|---|
| Taxi Cab Company (PDF) |
$100.00 | $50.00 |
| Taxi Cab Operator (PDF) |
$80.00 | $40.00 |
Other
| License/Permit | Annual Fee | Reduced 30-Day Renewal |
|---|---|---|
| Auctioneer | $100.00 | N/A |
| Carnival/Circus (PDF) |
$100.00 | N/A |
| Christmas Tree Lots (PDF) |
$50.00 | N/A |
| Crossing Guard (PDF) |
$80.00 | $40.00 |
| Pawnbrokers (PDF) | $50.00 | N/A |
| Solicitor/Peddler/Door-to-Door Sales Business (PDF) |
$100.00 | N/A |
| Solicitor/Peddler/Door-to-Door Sales Individual (PDF) |
$80.00 | N/A |
| Special Business (PDF) | ||
| Treatment Center Employee (PDF) |