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Longview city endorsement
Requirements and fees
General business license
$50
The city of Longview requires a license for all businesses located within city limits, or conducting business within city limits. If you are not sure if you will do business within the city limits, contact the city directly before you apply.
If you will have more than one business located on a single property, you must complete a separate application for each business.
Origination fee: $50
Renewal fee: $50
Nonprofit businesses
$50
Businesses qualify for the nonprofit license if they are registered with the Office of the Secretary of State as a nonprofit corporation.
Origination fee: $50
Renewal fee: $50
Home businesses
Variable
If your business is in a residence within the city, you must comply with Longview Municipal Code 19.22.030. Visit the city of Longview home occupation requirements for more information or contact the city directly.
Non-resident businesses
Variable
If your business is physically located outside city limits, but conducts business within city limits, your license fee is determined by gross annual income earned within this city’s limits:
Origination fee:
|
Reported gross annual income |
License fee |
|---|---|
|
$0 through $2,000 |
No license required |
|
Above $2,000 |
$50 |
Renewal fee:
|
Reported gross annual income |
License fee |
|---|---|
|
$0 through $2,000 |
No license required |
|
Above $2,000 |
$50 |
Other business activities
Variable
Mobile Vendors
If you are a mobile food vendor or food cart vendor, please contact the city of Longview Community Development department for requirements and application.
Second Hand or Pawnbroker
If you are a pawnbroker or selling secondhand merchandise visit the city of Longview Licenses, Permits and Applications to review the requirements.
Businesses exempt from city licensing
Your business may be exempt from getting a city business license. For more information, please contact the city directly.
Average approval time
Average approval time from date a completed application is received: 7 business days.
