Apply for a temporary business license

Vendors and promoters doing business over a very limited term, may apply for a license using the form below.

Just a few moments to fill out the form

Determine eligibility
Businesses defined below must apply for and obtain a temporary business license certificate:
- Seasonal vendors operating in a temporary location and conducting limited, seasonal sales (i.e., Christmas tree and fireworks sales). Fees: $10/day/location, not to exceed $100/location.
- Special events vendors selling event-related merchandise. Fees: $10/day/vendor, not to exceed $100/location.
- Film production companies filming in the City of Portland for no more than 3 business days per calendar year.
- Promoters of commercial entertainment doing business in the City of Portland for no more than 3 business days per calendar year. Fees: $25/day.
- Vendors in temporary structures for no more than 14 days. Fees: $10/day/vendor, not to exceed $100/location.
- Amusement ride operators not in the same location for more than 14 days. Fees: $10/day/vendor; and $10/day for each ride operated.
Fill out form

Please note: fees paid for a temporary business license are not refundable.

Temporary Business License Application (551.63 KB)
Mail the form to us

Be sure to include a check for the amount due with the form.

Determine eligibility
Businesses defined below must apply for and obtain a temporary business license certificate:
- Seasonal vendors operating in a temporary location and conducting limited, seasonal sales (i.e., Christmas tree and fireworks sales). Fees: $10/day/location, not to exceed $100/location.
- Special events vendors selling event-related merchandise. Fees: $10/day/vendor, not to exceed $100/location.
- Film production companies filming in the City of Portland for no more than 3 business days per calendar year.
- Promoters of commercial entertainment doing business in the City of Portland for no more than 3 business days per calendar year. Fees: $25/day.
- Vendors in temporary structures for no more than 14 days. Fees: $10/day/vendor, not to exceed $100/location.
- Amusement ride operators not in the same location for more than 14 days. Fees: $10/day/vendor; and $10/day for each ride operated.
Fill out form

Please note: fees paid for a temporary business license are not refundable.

Temporary Business License Application (551.63 KB)
Bring the form to our office

Revenue Division Service Center
111 SW Columbia Street
Suite 600
Portland, OR 97201
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We accept cash, checks, and credit card (Visa, Mastercard, and Discover with a 3% service charge) for the amount due in office.

Determine eligibility
Businesses defined below must apply for and obtain a temporary business license certificate:
- Seasonal vendors operating in a temporary location and conducting limited, seasonal sales (i.e., Christmas tree and fireworks sales). Fees: $10/day/location, not to exceed $100/location.
- Special events vendors selling event-related merchandise. Fees: $10/day/vendor, not to exceed $100/location.
- Film production companies filming in the City of Portland for no more than 3 business days per calendar year.
- Promoters of commercial entertainment doing business in the City of Portland for no more than 3 business days per calendar year. Fees: $25/day.
- Vendors in temporary structures for no more than 14 days. Fees: $10/day/vendor, not to exceed $100/location.
- Amusement ride operators not in the same location for more than 14 days. Fees: $10/day/vendor; and $10/day for each ride operated.
Fill out form

Please note: fees paid for a temporary business license are not refundable.

Temporary Business License Application (551.63 KB)
Fax the form to us

503-823-5192
You must mail in your payment separately to complete your application.

Location

111 SW Columbia
Suite 600
Portland, OR 97201

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