Occupational and Business Licensing
555 Wright Way
Carson City, NV 89711
Reno/Carson City (775) 684-
4DMV (4368)
Las Vegas (702) 486-4DMV (4368
)
dmv.nv.gov
OBL-270 (03/26/2024) Page 1 of 2
BUSINESS CHANGE LICENSING REQUIREMENTS
1.
Application for Business License (OBL-237) with types of change(s) marked. Application
must be completed in full and signed by current principal of the business.
2.
An updated Personal History Questionnaire (PHQ) (OBL-242) must be completed by each
principal listed on the license application, if the principal’s last PHQ was submitted more
than one year ago.
ADDING A NEW PRINCIPAL
1.
Personal History Questionnaire (OBL-242) completed by each new principal.
2.
One set of fingerprints must be submitted by each new principal of the business. Principal
must be fingerprinted by an authorized NV DMV representative or a law enforcement
agency. Check with your local law enforcement agency. Note: principals for DUI and Traffic
Safety Schools are exempt from fingerprints requirement.
3.
DPS Fingerprint Background Waiver (OBL-256) completed and signed by each principal
submitting a set of fingerprints.
4.
Non-refundable fingerprint processing fee of $40.25 for each principal submitting a set of
fingerprints.
5.
Copy of Certificate of Incorporation and Corporate filing, with names of the officers, filed
with the Nevada Secretary of State’s Office, if applicable.
6.
If the business structure is a sole proprietor, or a partnership, a new bond or bond rider is
required listing the business principals and the business name (D.B.A.).
CHANGE OF BUSINESS NAME OR PHYSICAL ADDRESS
1.
A new bond or bond rider to the original bond showing the new business name and/or
physical address.
2.
An updated Insurance Certificate showing the new business name and/or physical address.
See insurance information sheet (OBL-273) for coverage requirements. DUI and Traffic
Safety Schools are exempt from this requirement.
3.
There is no fee for a business name and/or address change.
4.
Copy of City or County business license showing new business name and/or physical
address.
5.
Fictitious Firm Name Filing, if applicable.
6.
Dealer Franchise Certification (OBL-253) noting change. (Dealers only)
Occupational and Business Licensing
555 Wright Way
Carson City, NV 89711
Reno/Carson City (775) 684-
4DMV (4368)
Las Vegas (702) 486-4DMV (4368
)
dmv.nv.gov
OBL-270 (03/26/2024) Page 2 of 2
7.
Permanently affixed display sign with the name of the business in lettering eight inches
high, formed by lines that are at least one (1) inch wide. Sign must be clearly legible from
the center of the nearest street or roadway. Schools are exempt from this requirement.
8.
Two (2) color photographs of business location that clearly show the exterior of the business
to include the display sign.
9.
A site inspection conducted by the Department.
10.
Copy of Certificate of Incorporation and Corporate filing, with names of the officers, filed
with the Nevada Secretary of State’s Office, if applicable.
REMOVING A PRINCIPAL
1.
The requirements to remove a principal depend upon the business structure:
A.
Corporation, Limited Liability Company, or Limited Liability Partnership: Submit a
copy of the current list of officers, managers, members, or partners filed
with the
Nevada Secretary of State.
B.
Partnership: Submit a notarized letter signed by the principal being removed stating
that they are relinquishing their
interest in the business or that they wish to be
removed from the license.
C.
Sole Proprietor: The principal must submit an Out of Business form (OBL-266).
2.
If the business structure is a Partnership:
A.
A new bond or bond rider is required listing the business principals and the business
name (D.B.A.).
B.
Copy of City or County business license.
