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2. Annual Business and/or Sales Tax License

   All businesses operating within the town limits of Severance require an Annual Business License (SMC 6-1-20).

   A $25 administrative fee is due at the time of the Business License application, which must be paid by check or card.  

   Payment Methods:

   • By Card: Call us at 970-686-1218 (please note there is a small processing fee for card payment).
   • In person: Stop by Town Hall at 3 S. Timber Ridge Parkway, Severance.
   • By mail: Send check to: Town of Severance, Business License, PO Box 339, Severance, CO, 80546

   There is no fee for a Sales Tax License.

   Submittal of the application and receipt of payment do not guarantee approval of the application.

   All businesses selling at retail must have a current Severance Sales Tax License.

   All businesses situated in Severance and selling at retail need both a current Business License and Sales Tax License.

   Food establishments, food trucks and trailers are required to include a current Health Department License and a Fire District approval.

   All Home-Based Businesses (HBB) must obtain a current Business License and Sales Tax License (if applicable).

   The approved Business License will be sent via email.

   The license expires December 31st each year and you must submit a new application and fee, if applicable, to renew.

4. Application Date*
   Application Date
6. Application Type:*
   -- Select One --Business License - $25 Administrative FeeSales Tax License - No FeeBoth, Business and Sales Tax License - $25 Administrative Fee
7. Is this for a new or renewal license?*
   -- Select One --NewRenewal
9. Provide a brief description of your business. If you are a vendor or food truck or trailer please include any events you may be participating in.
11. Business Name (Registered with the State of Colorado)*
13. Business (Doing Business As) Name (If different than what is registered with the State):
15. Business Address (Street or PO Box, City, State, Zip)*
17. Mailing Address (if different):
19. Business Phone Number:*
20. Business Email:*
22. Does your business sell (select one):*
    -- Select One --WholesaleRetailNot applicable, provides services only
23. Business Ownership Type:*
    -- Select One --IndividualPartnershipCorporationLLCOther
25. Business Website or one social media link (Business License Applicants Only):

    For Business License Applicants Only: Provide either a link to your website or one social media link if you would like to be included in the Business Directory on the Town's website.

27. If you don't have a website or social media link but would like to still be included in the business directory, please select what you would like included (Business License Applicants Only):
    -- Select One --Business EmailBusiness Phone

    Business License Applicants Only: Please choose one if not listing a website or social media link.

28. Do you want your information shared with the Severance Chamber of Commerce?*
    -- Select One --YesNo
30. Business hours of operation:
32. Name of Business Owner:*
34. Name of Business Manager:
35. Manager's Phone Number:
37. Property Owner's Name:
38. Property Owner's Phone Number:
40. Mailing address of property owner (Street or PO Box, City, State, Zip)
42. Do customers come to your business? (Required if only located in Severance)
    -- Select One --YesNo
43. If yes, how many and what it is the frequency?
45. Do you have exterior storage for equipment, materials, or vehicles? (Required only if located in Severance)
    -- Select One --YesNo
46. If yes, please provide details and location for what is being stored:
48. Date you started the business at this location or date you started food truck or trailer:
50. When are your State Tax Returns filed:
    -- Select One --MonthlyQuarterlyYearly
51. Are you current with filings?
    -- Select One --YesNo
53. Upload copy of the Colorado Account Number (State Tax ID)

    Required if applying for Sales Tax License

54. Upload a copy of the FEIN
56. Annual Health Department License or Approval

    Required for food establishments and mobile food vendors

57. Annual Fire District Approval

    Required for food establishments and mobile food vendors

59. Electronic Signature Agreement*

    By checking the "I agree" box below, you agree and acknowledge that 1) your application will not be signed in the sense of a traditional paper document, 2) by signing in this alternate manner, you authorize your electronic signature to be valid and binding upon you to the same force and effect as a handwritten signature, and 3) you may still be required to provide a traditional signature at a later date.

    1. I agree.
61. Electronic Signature*
Leave This Blank:


63. 1. Receive an email copy of this form.
64. Email address

    This field is not part of the form submission.

65. Submit

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