Licenses and Permits

The cost of a Service Business License is now $50.00. The minimum cost for a Retail Business License is also $50.00. This cost applies for both Claycomo based and Non-Claycomo based businesses.

There are now three Business License Application forms:

•  Claycomo Based Business License Application Packet - This is for businesses that do not already have a Certificate of Use and Occupancy (COU&O).  This packet includes instructions and sections for Operational Permits, Certificate of Use and Occupancy, Instructions.
•  Claycomo Based Business License Renewal Application Packet (shorter form) - This form is used if you already have a Certificate of Use and Occupancy.
•  Non-Claycomo Based Business License Application Packet - This is for businesses coming into Claycomo to do work.

In order to obtain a Business License for Claycomo Businesses, you will need to do the following:

1. Pass a Fire Inspection within the last 4 months (March 1 - June 30).  We are here to help, these generally last about 30 minutes, usually if there are items that need to be addressed, they are pretty easy to fix.  Biggest issues are not having a Knox Box, fire extinguishers serviced/replaced annually, and extension cords.  Go to our Inspection Guide of what we are looking for.  To schedule an inspection you can call or email Capt. Dayton Shireman at (816) 452-4612. daytonshireman@claycomo.org 
2. Obtain a Certificate of Use and Occupancy.  For current businesses, this is a pretty easy step, most information we are looking for is in the application and fire inspection.  For new businesses, Clay County will perform a Building Inspection in addition to the Fire Inspection.
3. Obtain needed Operational Permits (page 2 of the application).  Information can be found on our operational permits page.  These help us know what hazards or operations are taking place in a business.  For a full list of permits and their definitions check out the download below.
4. Layout and possible site map drawing(s) - These are used for pre-planning purposes.  They should identify shut-offs, hazards, chemicals, fire protection information, etc..  They do not need to be architectural drawings, but close proximity would be appreciated.  Graph paper is available for download below.

For the purpose of this article, animals and fowl shall mean any domestic animal or fowl including, but not limited to, horses, mules, asses, goats, sheep, swine, cattle, chickens, ducks, geese and rabbits, but shall not include dogs and cats.

(Ord. No. 670, § 2, 11-22-1966)

Any person owning or keeping any animal or fowl within the village shall register any such animal or fowl so owned or kept within the village with the village clerk on forms provided by the village clerk.

(Ord. No. 670, § 3, 11-22-1966)

Registration Form