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Business licensing center

The process to apply or renew a required permit for those operating a burglar alarm has changed in order to improve the customer experience. Learn more and apply online at Denvergov.org/alarmpermits.

As a result of construction, the Denver Department of Excise and Licenses has temporarily moved in-person assistance counters to the Department of Community Planning and Development. Email [email protected] with any questions.

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License directory

Find a list of business and occupational licenses from the Department of Excise and Licenses.

Online training videos

A collection of training videos you need to help with the application process for business licenses that you can apply for online.

Resource center

A collection of forms and documents you might need with applications for business licenses and liquor licenses.

Residential rental property

Information on residential rental property licenses.

Burglar alarms

Information on burglar alarm permits and companies.

Security services

Information on security licenses.

Short-term rental licenses

Information on short-term rental licenses and policies.

Liquor licenses

Information on liquor licenses.

Marijuana licenses

Information on marijuana licenses.

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