Running a vendor market in North Las Vegas.

Special Event/Temporary Permit (City of North Las Vegas Business License Division): Applicants use the city's online Citizen Self Service portal, after getting a Nevada business ID and a Nevada sales or use tax permit and emailing the police events unit a week before filing. The form asks for a site plan, notarized property owner permission, a health permit for food and the state license and sales tax permit. Operations cannot start until approvals, including health and tax filings, are in place. Special Event Permit (Parks & Recreation packet) (City of North Las Vegas Department of Neighborhood and Leisure Services, Parks & Recreation): The organizer returns the completed application packet and any payments to Parks & Recreation, which routes it to the departments affected. The City says all events need comprehensive liability insurance naming the City as additional insured, and acceptance of an application is not final approval.

City of North Las Vegas business license (City of North Las Vegas Business License Division): Most applications can be made online, while privileged licenses such as solicitor and mobile food vendor must be filed in person or by mail. The Division's page also links the Special Event Permit; ask whether a short-term event vendor needs its own license.

One-Time Special Event Permit and vendor sales tax (Nevada Department of Taxation): The promoter registers through My Nevada Tax, uploads a vendor list and receives a one-time sales tax return form for vendors to complete before leaving. Vendors with their own Nevada sales tax account can report on their usual return. Nevada seller's permit (Nevada Department of Taxation): Sellers apply to the Department of Taxation for a permit for each place of business, and file returns by the 20th of the month after each reporting period even if there were no sales. For organizers: Nevada requires promoters of one-time special events to register with the Department of Taxation at least two weeks before the event and supply a vendor list. The promoter collects each vendor's one-time sales tax return and payment before vendors leave, and collects and remits tax for vendors who have no Nevada sales tax account.

Temporary Food Establishment permit (Southern Nevada Health District): Individuals apply through the District's online portal. Mobile vendors also need an annual liquid propane inspection from a certified technician, even when operating under a temporary permit. Permits are inspected on event day. Event Coordinator permit (Southern Nevada Health District): The event coordinator is responsible for coordinating food operations and support services at the event.

One-Time Special Event Permit and vendor sales tax: Register at least two weeks before the event Temporary Food Establishment permit: Apply no later than 7 calendar days before the event start date or late fees apply Event Coordinator permit: Apply no later than 7 calendar days before the event start date or late fees apply Special Event Permit (Parks & Recreation packet): Applications must be received no later than 30 days before the event