Denver Moving More Occupational And Business License Applications Online To Increase Convenience

Press release from the City and County of Denver:

Jul 20, 2020

The Denver Department of Excise and Licenses added body artists and temporary body artists today to a list of required licenses that can be applied for or renewed online. These two licenses make a total of nine available online to increase convenience, sustainable practices and improve public health by reducing the need for travel to city government buildings during the COVID-19 pandemic. Other previous license types available for a new application or renewal online include security guard, private security employer, pedal cab driver, temporary restaurant, temporary restaurant event, retail tobacco store, and short-term rentals.

“It’s more important than ever to increase convenience and safety to get a required business or occupational license,” said Department of Excise and Licenses Executive Director Ashley Kilroy. “Moving licenses online is an ongoing process as we try to reduce the need to congregate at government buildings during the COVID-19 pandemic.”

The nine total license types available online make up over 11,000 issued licenses, which is more than 55 percent of the total licensing volume for the Department of Excise and Licenses. By the end of the calendar year, the Department of Excise and Licenses is targeting adding three additional license types online for peddler, child care centers and liquor special event. Those three additional online licenses categories make up an additional 700 licenses currently issued in Denver.

Denver only requires licenses for businesses or occupations that necessitate regulation to protect health, safety or public welfare. “It’s a simple equation,” said Kilroy. “When we make it easier to get a license, more people are in compliance with licensing rules and public safety increases in Denver.”

This press release was produced by the City and County of Denver. The views expressed here are the author’s own.