Business Licenses and Permits

The Business Licensing Department is responsible for administering and enforcing the City’s regulations for all commercial and home-based businesses operating within Centerville.

The department reviews and processes applications for commercial business licenses, beer retailer licenses, booth rentals, fireworks retailers, home occupations, temporary business licenses, and food truck business licenses. Staff also manage business renewals, name changes, ownership transfers, location changes, and closures. The department coordinates reviews with other City departments to ensure compliance with zoning, building, and safety requirements prior to license issuance.

All business license applications and related requests are submitted electronically through the City’s Govwell portal.

Centerville requires all businesses to acquire and provide a Utah State Ownership Entity Number, a DBA, and a Utah State Sales Tax Number. Additional requirements, such as parking count, zoning, Davis County New Business Information sheet, and specialty license to be submitted.