2. Apply for a New Business License

   
   

   It is the business owner's responsibility to notify the City Clerk if there are any changes to the business entity from information submitted in their application. It is the responsibility of the business owner to renew their business licenses by June 30th whether they have received their renewal reminder or not.

   If you plan to sell or serve alcohol at any time, please complete the New Liquor License Application. For temporary sales, please complete the Temporary Liquor License Application.

4. Business Name:*
6. DBA Name:
8. Business Physical Address:*
10. City
11. State
12. Zip Code
14. Mailing Address (if different):
16. City
17. State
18. Zip Code
20. Business Phone Number:*
21. Number of employees at location:*
23. Email Address:*
25. Description of Business:*
27. Proposed Opening Date:*
    Proposed Opening Date:
28. Attach Business Registration from Secretary of State*
30. Type of Business (check all that apply):*

    1. Auctioneer (Daily)
    2. Artist
    3. Auto Body Shop
    4. Auto Sales
    5. Auto Wrecking Shop
    6. Broker
    7. Banking
    8. Boarding Home
    9. Car Wash

    1. Child Care
    2. Finance
    3. Funeral Home
    4. Gross Receipts (Retail)
    5. Health Club
    6. Home Occupation
    7. Insurance
    8. Hotel or Motel

    1. Manufacturer
    2. Muscle Developers
    3. Mobile Home Park
    4. Newspaper
    5. Nursing Home
    6. Optician
    7. Photography
    8. Pawn Shop

    1. Real Estate
    2. Radio Station
    3. Storage
    4. Scrap Yard/Junk Dealer
    5. Theatre
    6. Tanning Salon
    7. Wholesale Supplier
    8. Other
32. Businesses that require a State Licensure*

    1. Barber/Beauty Shop (see below)
    2. Massage Therapy
    3. None
33. If you are required to hold a State License to practice, load a copy of your license here:
35. If Barber/Beauty

    How many chairs does your business utilize? License fees are $10 for the first chair, $5 per chair after.

36. If Vending Business:

    How many vending machines does your business own? License Fee is $5 per machine.

40. Retail Sales Statement

    Businesses conducting retail sales must complete a gross receipts statement.

    License Period: July 1 - June 30

    License Fee: $0.50 per $1,000.00 in gross receipts

    Minimum License Fee: $25.00

    *If no retail sales, disregard the Retail Sales Statement section.

    Estimated gross receipts for a twelve (12) month period shall amount to:

42. Amount:
44. Will your business conduct any Retail Sales?*

    1. Yes
    2. No
45. State Sales Tax ID Number:
47. If yes to Retail Sales, upload State Retail License

    The Retail Sales License MUST match one of the below examples. If it it does not, please contact the State of Missouri Department of Revenue Taxation Division.

49. Example of State of Missouri Retail License (inside Festus)
    
51. Example of Missouri Retail License (all cities and counties)
    
53. If yes to Retail Sales, upload No Tax Due

    The No Tax Due Letter MUST be current and cleared through Festus. See below for an example. If you do not have a current No Tax Due Letter, please contact the State of Missouri Department of Revenue Taxation Division.

55. 
59. Is this business operating out of your home?*

    1. Yes
    2. No
60. Attach your City Certificate of Occupancy*
62. Attach Certificate of Insurance OR Waiver*

    Link to waiver

    City Code, Section 605.160 - Evidence of Workers' Compensation Insurance Prior To License Issuance.

    [R.O. 2009 §26-69.1; Ord. No. 2385 §1, 8-11-1993]

    No license required under the provisions of this Section shall be issued by the City Clerk to any person until such person produces a copy of a certificate of insurance for Workers' Compensation coverage if the applicant for the license is required to cover his/her liability under Chapter 287, RSMo. It is further made a violation of this Section to provide fraudulent information to the department.

63. Attach paid City of Festus Real Property and Personal Property receipts, if applicable:
67. Emergency Contact Information for after hours

    In the event of a fire, theft, or property damage to your business, an immediate source of contact will need to be available to our officers. All this information is strictly confidential and will be used only in times of emergency.

69. Business Name
71. 1st Contact Name*
73. Phone Number*
74. Key to building?*
    -- Select One --YesNo
76. Address
78. City
79. State
80. Zip Code
84. 2nd Contact Name*
86. Phone Number*
87. Key to building?*
    -- Select One --YesNo
89. Address
91. City
92. State
93. Zip Code
95. Fax Number
99. Please indicate which, if any, alarm service you have installed at this time*

    1. Phone in alarm (private company)
    2. Infrared Alarm

    1. Perimeter Alarm
    2. Motion Detector

    1. Smoke Alarm
    2. Other

    1. None
103. Applicant Information
105. Name*
106. Contact Phone Number*
108. Email Address*
109. Confirm Email Address
111. Consent to Renewal Notifications via Email

     Checking the box below will indicate that you understand the City of Festus is moving toward a paperless and digital renewal process. By checking the box, you acknowledge that you will no longer receive mailed letters regarding business license renewal reminders.

     
     

     1. I understand and agree to receive renewal notices by email.
Leave This Blank:


113. 1. Receive an email copy of this form.
114. Email address

     This field is not part of the form submission.

115. Submit

* indicates a required field