A valid Lehi City Business License is required for all businesses located within the corporate limits of Lehi City.  The definition of a business includes: every craft, trade, occupation, profession, or activity engaged in for the purpose of economic gain or profit. If the business address is located in Lehi, a business license is required. Certain business professions are specifically exempt by the State of Utah from licensing fees; however these businesses are still required to obtain a license.  A Business License issued in Lehi City is valid for 12 months.

How Do I Apply for a Business License?

Submit your Business License application on-line by using the applications below:

General Business License – Use this application for a brick and mortar location within Lehi City.  If you charge sales tax, you must submit the Sales Tax License Certificate that was issued through the Utah State Tax Commission. If the business is based out of your home, you must use the Home Occupation Business license below. Utah County Assessor Letter

Home Occupation Business License – Use this application when the business is based out of your home. If you charge sales tax, you must submit the Sales Tax License Certificate that was issued through the Utah State Tax Commission.  There is NO FEE for a Home Occupation Business License. UNLESS a fire inspection is required for your type of business then you must pay a IMPACT FEE ($50), but you must apply for a business license. Home Business Self Inspection Form, Utah County Assessor Letter

Temporary Use Business License – Use this application for a temporary use such as a Fireworks Stand, Christmas Tree Lot, etc. If you charge sales tax, you must submit the Sales Tax License Certificate that was issued through the Utah State Tax Commission. Utah County Assessor Letter

Mobile Food Vendor Business License – Use this application for a Food Truck.  If you charge sales tax, you must submit the Sales Tax License Certificate that was issued through the Utah State Tax Commission.  You must also submit a state approved fire inspection of the truck(s) or a picture of the sticker in the window showing that there is a current fire inspection. Utah County Assessor Letter

Solicitor Business License – You must apply in person at Lehi City Hall (131 N. 100 E.) for a Solicitor Business License.  The cost  is $50 per solicitor.  You will need the completed Solicitor Application, a valid ID with a picture, and a BCI (Utah Criminal History) that has been ran within the last 6 months.  Your picture will then be taken and the solicitor will receive a badge that they must wear while they are soliciting. Utah County Assessor Letter

If you have more than 5 applicants who need a solicitor’s license please call our Information Center in order for us to prepare for larger groups. 385-201-1000.

A solicitor may not knock on any door that has a “No Soliciting” sign.  Soliciting hours are between 9:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m.  All the specifications are outlined in the Lehi City Municipal Code, Title 4, Business License, Chapter 4, Solicitor’s License.

You can get your BCI report at:

Department of Public Safety
Bureau of Criminal Identification
3888 W. 5400 S
Taylorsville, UT  84129
Phone: 801.965.4445

Steps Following Application

• After you submit the appropriate business license application, your application is sent to the Planning Department for their approval.  They are checking whether or not the business is allowed in that area.  Not all businesses are permitted in all zones.  Before signing a lease, contact the Planning Department at 385.201.1030 for zoning questions.  All businesses require approval from the Planning department. This includes a home based business.

• A Fire Safety Inspection may be required.  Please email the Fire Inspector to schedule your fire inspection at kebeck@lehi-ut.gov if it is needed.  If you have questions on a fire inspection, please contact the Fire Department at 385-201-2224.

• The last step before your general business license can be issued is payment. Once you have received all the necessary approvals, you will be e-mailed to pay the appropriate business license fee on-line. THERE IS NO FEE FOR A HOME OCCUPATIONS BUSINESS LICENSE. IMPACT FEE STILL MAY APPLY.

• After all the approvals and payment are received, you will be e-mailed the business license.  Please make sure we have your correct e-mail address on file. Please print it out and post it in a conspicuous place.

For more information call 385.201.1000 or e-mail businesslicenses@lehi-ut.gov

Business License Fees

General Business: $140
Temporary Business: $100
Seasonal Business: $100
Mobile Food Vendor: $100
Beer License: $175
Liquor License: $320

Home Occupation: No Fee (Unless your business requires a fire inspection IMPACT FEE)

Impact fee: $50.00

Operating a Business w/out a Lehi City License: $100.00

Business License Renewal Information

Lehi City is pleased to offer an online business license renewal system through Civic Review, making the renewal process more convenient and efficient.

31 days before your business license expires, you will receive an email from do-not-reply@civicreview.com with instructions for renewing your license online through Civic Review. Your renewal notice will include your Reference Number and PIN, which are required to complete your online renewal.

If you do not receive your renewal email, need your Reference Number or PIN, or wish to close your business, please contact the Business License Office at businesslicenses@lehi-ut.gov for assistance.

Please note:

• All business license renewals are completed online through Civic Review.
• Business licenses not renewed by the expiration date are subject to a 35% late penalty.
• It is the business owner's responsibility to renew their license before the expiration date, even if the renewal email is not received.

If you have any questions or need assistance updating your email address, please contact our office businesslicenses@lehi-ut.gov. 

If you are no longer doing business in Lehi, you can add this to your Civic Review account (notice of closure) or call and email our business license department. 

Business will be responsible for reactivation fee if CLOSED after the 90 days ($50) and may be asked to pay a operating a business w/out a license fee ($100). 

Point of the Mountain Chamber of Commerce

Now that you have applied for your business license, you may want to consider joining the Point of the Mountain Chamber of Commerce. This Chamber services the Lehi area businesses and offers great networking opportunities.  Contact them at 801.891.6664 to join or apply on-line.  They are located at 225 E. State Road, Lehi, UT

More Information to Get Started

BUSINESS NAME – Decide on a name for your business and register it with the Utah State Department of Commerce. This may be done online at www.utah.gov/business  Click on “Starting a Business.” This one-stop online business registration site is a secure online service available 7 days a week, 24 hours a day. You may also reach the Department of Commerce by calling 877.526.3994.

FEDERAL TAX ID # – You will need to get a Federal Tax ID number, also known as an Employer Identification Number (FEIN). If you are a sole proprietor with no employees, your social security number can serve as your Federal Tax ID number. An Employer Identification Number (FEIN), also known as a Federal Tax Identification Number, is used to identify a business entity. This is a free service offered by the Internal Revenue Service. Go to www.irs.gov to apply for this number. You may also receive an FEIN through the one-stop online business registration site.

SALES TAX # – Contact the Utah State Tax Commission for a Sales Tax Number. They can answer all your questions on whether or not you will need a sales tax number. All Utah State Business and Tax Registration will be required to be submitted electronically through Taxpayer Access Point (TAP).  

Utah State Tax Commission: 210 N 1950 W, SLC, UT 84134. tobenforcement@utah.gov or www.tax.utah.gov.

UTAH LABOR COMMISSION – With few exceptions, workers’ compensation insurance is required for all businesses operating in Utah, including sole proprietors. Please contact the Labor Commission for more information.  Laborcommission.utah.gov or 801.530.6801

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