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How to file the denver retail food establishment license (Denver)

Apply in Denver's Online Permitting and Licensing Center with the entity and on-site manager details, and the Denver sales tax license if you sell taxable goods. After review, Development Services, the Fire Department, Public Health and Zoning inspect.

City and County of Denver, Business LicensingDenverUpdated October 17, 2026

Agency
City and County of Denver, Business Licensing
Where it applies
Denver
How it's filed
Filed online
Fee
VariesA $150 application fee, plus $25 for each food activity on the application.
How long it takes
Denver aims to review a complete application within seven business days; the inspections follow.
Renewal
Every year; renew online before it expires.

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