Business Licensing
ABOUT MILLCREEK BUSINESS LICENSING
You must have a Millcreek Business License if you operate your business in Millcreek. A Millcreek Business License is not the same as a Utah Department of Commerce license or a license obtained through the Utah Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing (DOPL), and must be renewed annually. For a description of fees associated with various business license types, view our Fee Schedule.
CLICK THE TABS BELOW TO VIEW THE REQUIREMENTS FOR EACH LICENSE TYPE AND APPLY
- Property Owner Authorization Form (PDF)
- must be notarized
- not required if you are the property owner
- Business name verification from Utah Department of Commerce
- Click HERE to find business verification
- State Sales Tax ID (if selling products)
- Site Plan
- Click HERE for an example
- DMV Dealer Permit
- Industrial Discharge Questionnaire
Once all supporting documents have been completed,
Sole Proprietor
- Primary Tenant Authorization Form (PDF)
- DOPL License (if service requires License)
- State Sales Tax ID (if selling products)
DBA/LLC
- Primary Tenant Authorization Form (PDF)
- DOPL License (if service requires License)
- State Sales Tax ID (if selling products)
- Business name verification from Utah Department of Commerce
- Click HERE to find business verification
Once all supporting documents have been completed,
- Property Owner Authorization Form (PDF)
- must be notarized
- not required if you are the property owner
- Business name verification from Utah Department of Commerce
- Click HERE to find business verification
- State Sales Tax ID (if selling products)
- Site Plan
- Click HERE for an example
- DOPL License (if service requires License)
- Industrial Discharge Questionnaire
Once all supporting documents have been completed,
Sole Proprietor
- Property Owner Authorization Form (PDF)
- must be notarized
- not required if you are the property owner
- State Sales Tax ID (if selling products)
- Site Plan
- Click HERE for an example
- Home Business Compliance Checklist (PDF)
- DOPL License (if service requires License)
DBA/LLC
- Property Owner Authorization Form (PDF)
- must be notarized
- not required if you are the property owner
- Business name verification from Utah Department of Commerce
- Click HERE to find business verification
- State Sales Tax ID (if selling products)
- Site Plan
- Click HERE for an example
- Home Business Compliance Checklist (PDF)
- DOPL License (if service requires License)
Once all supporting documents have been completed,
Long-Term/Short-Term Rental (Sole Proprietor)
*For a Short-Term Rental, the property MUST be your primary residence
- Property Owner Authorization Form (PDF)
- must be notarized
- not required if you are the property owner
- Site Plan
- Click HERE for an example
- Rental Affidavit Form (PDF)
- Short Term Rental Proof of Primary Residence Affidavit (PDF)
- Must be notarized
- Required for Owners of Short-Term Rentals
- State Sales Tax ID is required for all Short-Term Rentals
- A Short-Term Rental must be your primary residence
Long-Term/Short-Term Rental (DBA/LLC)
- Property Owner Authorization Form (PDF)
- must be notarized
- not required if you are the property owner
- Rental Affidavit Form (PDF)
- Business name verification from Utah Department of Commerce
- Click HERE to find business verification
- State Sales Tax ID is required for all Short-Term Rentals
- A Short-Term Rental must be your primary residence
- Site Plan
- Click HERE for an example
- DOPL License (if service requires License)
Once all supporting documents have been completed,
- Business name verification from the Utah Department of Commerce
- Click HERE to find business name verification
- A copy of your current driver's license
- An original or a copy of a Utah Bureau of Criminal Investigation (BCI) file
- Marketing Information
- This is the goods and services offered by the applicant, including any commonly known, registered, or trademarked names
Once all supporting documents have been completed,
- Business Name Verification from the Utah Department of Commerce
- Click HERE to find business name verification
- Property Owner Authorization Form (PDF)
- This gives written consent from the property or business owner to operate at the proposed location
- Copy of your business license from the city where your comissary is located
- Certification from the Department of Health
- A picture of the back of your food truck with your Health Department certification stickers
Once all supporting documents have been completed,
Useful Resources
Property Owner Authorization Form (PDF)
- Required when you do not own the property where your business is located.
Primary Tenant Authorization Form (PDF)
- Required for a booth rental.
Rental Affidavit Form (PDF)
- Required for all short-term and long-term rental properties.
Short-Term Rental Proof of Primary Residence Affidavit (PDF)
- Required for short-term rentals.
- Form must be notarized
Home Business Compliance Checklist (PDF)
- Required for all Home Businesses
Industrial Discharge Questionnaire
- Required for all Auto Dealers and Commercial businesses
BUSINESS NAME REGISTRATION
Register your business with the State of Utah Department of Commerce. This online OneStop Business Registration site is a secure online service available 7 days a week, 24 hours a day. You can also reach the Department of Commerce by calling (877) 526-3994.
UTAH SALES TAX NUMBER (IF APPLICABLE)
A Utah sales tax number can be obtained online through the OneStop Business Registration. You can also apply using Form TC-69, Utah State Business and Tax Registration. You will receive your sales tax license by mail. For more information and to find out if you need a Utah Sales Tax number contact the Utah State Tax Commission.
EMPLOYER IDENTIFICATION NUMBER (EIN)
An Employer Identification Number (EIN) is also known as a Federal Tax Identification Number, and is used to identify a business entity. Generally, businesses need an EIN. If you are a sole proprietor with no employees and EIN number may not be required. This is a free service offered by the Internal Revenue Service. You can get an EIN through the OneStop Business Registration or you can apply for this number online through the IRS.
STATE AND FEDERAL REGULATORY LICENSE (IF APPLICABLE)
The Utah Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing (DOPL) regulate over 60 occupations and professions. To determine if your occupation, profession, or business is regulated by DOPL or call (866) 275-3675.
HEALTH DEPARTMENT (IF APPLICABLE)
Contact the Salt Lake County Health Department to find out if you require Health Department approval. Or call: Non-food related (385) 468-3793 / Food-related (385) 468-3845.
Other regulatory licenses may be required by one or more of the following:
Utah Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control
Salt Lake County Health Department
Utah Department of Agriculture and Food
Utah Department of Health Child Care Licensing
Utah Department of Public Safety – Criminal Identification (BCI)
Utah Department of Commerce Division of Securities
Utah Department of Commerce Division of Real Estate
Utah Department of Human Services
Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives
Utah State Tax Commission – Motor Vehicle Enforcement Division
If you are closing your Millcreek business, please complete the form below and return to Millcreek City Hall.