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Frequently Asked Questions
We issue over 90 different licenses. If you need specific information, please contact this office by dialing 3-1-1 (if outside of Denver, please dial 720-913-1311.
 
What type of payments will you accept for my license? 
All payments submitted with applications for liquor and/or cabaret licenses, must be submitted with certified funds made payable to the Manager of Finance. (Personal or business checks will not be accepted for these purposes; with the exception of checks remitted by a law firm on behalf of their client.)
Most business licenses may be purchased with cash, check or credit card.
Colorado Secretary of State
1700 Broadway, Suite 200
Denver, CO 80202

Call 303-894-2200 or click here  for the Colorado Secretary of State's website
 
I need a CBI (Colorado Bureau of Investigation) report before I can obtain my license. What is the easiest way to get this report? 
To save time at our office, you can order your C.B.I. Name Check by  clicking here
 
Colorado Secretary of State
1700 Broadway, Suite 200
Denver, CO 80202
 
303-894-2200
click here for the Colorado Secretary of State's website.
 
No license is required to provide consulting services in the City and County of Denver, however, you may want to check with the Treasury Division for sales tax requirements.
 
Sales, Lodgers, Use, Occupation Privilege Tax Information
144 W. Colfax
Denver, CO  80202
 
720-865-7018 
720-865-7075 Taxpayer Service Unit
Click here for the Treasury Division's website
 
 
Sales, Lodgers, Use, Occupation Privilege Tax Information
144 W. Colfax
Denver, CO  80202
 
720-865-7018 
720-865-7075 Taxpayer Service Unit
Click here for the Treasury Division's website

 

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Hours of Operation

Business and Liquor Division:  Monday thru Friday, 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
 
Best times:  Monday thru Friday, 7:30-10:30 a.m. 
 
Minimum staff available:  Monday thru Friday, 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. 

Alarms Division:  Monday thru Friday, 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m

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Starting a business?
Need business ideas, funding, planning, or site selection, contact the City and County of Denver's Economic Development Office.
 
Click here to go to their web site; click on your BACK button to return to Business Licenses.

Located on the first floor of the Wellington Web Building.

Denver Office of Economic Development
201 W. Colfax Ave., #1011
 
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