Step 2:  Business License Application

Register a Commercial Business

The Commercial Business License is for any business operating in the commercially zoned areas of the city.  Regulations regarding business licensing can be found in the Syracuse City Code Chapter 5.  Click  here to fill out a Commercial business application. You will receive an email to pay the appropriate fees.  A Fire and Building Inspection will then be required and arranged through the City. If you are selling beer or alcohol, you will need to  fill out a separate Beer/Alcohol Business Application as well.  Commercial business licenses MUST be renewed annually on or before December 31st of every year. You will receive an email to renew. 

Register a Home Business

Your business will be either classified as a Minor Home or Major Home  Occupation.  Some home businesses may require a Fire and Building inspection. The Business License Officer will contact you if those inspections are needed.   Click here to fill out a Home business application. Regulations regarding all business licensing can be found in Syracuse City Code Chapter 5. All Home business licenses MUST be renewed annually on or before December 31st of every year. You will receive an email to renew.  

A Minor Home Occupation is a business conducted in a home that has minor impact on a neighborhood.  Further definition can be found in Syracuse City Code 10.35.040. 

 A Major Home Occupation is a business conducted in a home that has the potential for impact on a neighborhood. This license may require approval from the Planning Commission.   If approval is required, the applicant must fill out a Conditional Use application as part of the business license application process. The Business License Officer will notify you if  a Conditional Use Permit is needed,  and place you on the agenda for Planning Commission consideration. 

Register for a Temporary Merchant or Fireworks Sales License

This license is for a business that is temporary or seasonal in nature. The license is valid for 6 months. Temporary Merchants and Firework sales can only be located within Commercially Zoned areas. This license also requires  Conditional Use Permit approval. To apply for a Temporary Merchant license click here.  To apply for Firework Sales click here.  

Register a Food Truck Business

This is for businesses that are qualified as a Food Truck per Utah Code 11-55.  In addition to your application, we need a copy of your valid Health Department Food Truck permit from a local Health Department. We will also need a copy of the Fire certificate/sticker showing the food truck has passed a Fire safety inspection.  Click here to apply for a Food Truck business license. 

To obtain a Fire certificate/sticker,  you will need to contact the Syracuse City Fire Department to schedule an inspection at 801-614-9614.  Fire inspection fees are included in the Food Truck business license application. 

Solicitation Door-to-Door

A person that sells products door-to-door is a solicitor. Door-to-Door solicitors are allowed in Syracuse City after applying and obtaining a Solicitors License and Registration badge.  A city-issued Solicitor's Registration badge MUST be worn at all times will soliciting door-to-door. Further guidelines may be found in Syracuse City Code 5.30.

To apply for a Solicitor License and Registration badge, please submit a Solicitor License Application, a $150 application fee, and the application materials listed below to the Business License Official.

Required application materials:

• Government-issued photo ID 
• A passport-style photo
• Background check from the Utah Bureau of Criminal Identification processed and issued not more than 6 months prior to date of application. 
• For out-of-state residents: Equivalent background report prepared by the corresponding public safety agency of the applicant's state of residence.
• Proof of business registration with Department of Commerce.
• If selling a product, a Utah State Sales Tax ID from Utah Taxpayer Access Point