Licenses and Permits - Issued by City Clerk's Office

Any person, firm, or corporation wanting to operate an adult business within the city limits must first obtain an Adult Business License from the city of Lakewood. Per Chapter 5.47 of the Lakewood Municipal Code. 

Each entertainer working in an adult business shall complete an entertainer application.

New Application(PDF, 193KB)

Renewal Application(PDF, 233KB)

Report of Changes and Manager Registration Application

Entertainer Application(PDF, 151KB)

Individual Background Investigation Packet(PDF, 156KB)

Contact the City Clerk's Office at 303-987-7080 with questions or more information.

A block party permit allows the applicant to temporarily barricade a street.

Online Application

Printable Application(PDF, 82KB)

Licenses are needed for those selling Christmas trees within the city limits.

Printable Application(PDF, 218KB)

Online application

Commercial Waste Hauler Listing(PDF, 129KB)

The city of Lakewood requires residents to obtain annual licenses and current rabies vaccinations for their dogs. All dogs 4 months and older must be licensed with tags displayed on their collars at all times.

More information and application

Chapter 5.53 of the Lakewood Municipal Code provides the requirements to apply for an Escort Service License and an Escort Service Runner License in the City of Lakewood.  

Contact the City Clerk's Office for information and applications.

Any fair association, amusement park, other organization or group desiring to conduct a supervised public display of fireworks shall file an application with the City Clerk for such a permit not less than 30 days in advance of the date of the display.

Printable Public Display of Fireworks Application(PDF, 130KB)

Any person, partnership, association or corporation desiring to obtain a fireworks sale permit shall file an application the City Clerk.

Printable Retail Sales of Display Fireworks Application(PDF, 161KB)

The Lakewood City Council passed Ordinance O-2019-2 on June 28, 2019, adding a new Chapter 5.56 requiring lodging facilities to be licensed in the City of Lakewood.

Apply for a New Lodging Facility License
Renew an Existing Lodging Facility License

Any business selling alcoholic beverages in the city of Lakewood must obtain a state liquor/beer license, a city liquor/beer license and must comply with Colorado Revised Statutes and the Lakewood Municipal Code.

All applications, forms, and information on Beer or Liquor licenses.

The Lakewood City Council passed Ordinance O-2022-8 on June 27, 2022 amending Title 5, Chapter 52. Requiring Massage Businesses and Massage Business Managers to be licensed in the City of Lakewood.

MASSAGE BUSINESS LICENSE APPLICATION(PDF, 175KB)

AUTHORITY TO RELEASE- BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION REPORT(PDF, 88KB)

MANAGER APPLICATION - MASSAGE BUSINESS LICENSE(PDF, 171KB)

ORDINANCE O-2022-8

RENEWAL APPLICATION PACKET(PDF, 154KB)

Medical marijuana businesses in Lakewood are licensed per Lakewood Municipal Code, Chapter 5.51.  The code provides for existing medical marijuana businesses to register a new manager, relocate their business, transfer their license or renew their license.  The code states no additional licenses will be issued.

To register a new manager, relocate, transfer or renew your existing license, please contact the City Clerk's Office to obtain the appropriate application. 

To apply for a Retail Marijuana License you must have a current Medical Marijuana Business License and be in Good Standing in the City of Lakewood. Please contact the City Clerk's Office for the application.

Citizen Initiated Ordinance

For information, or to arrange an appointment to make changes to your current license, please contact the City Clerk's Office.

The State of Colorado Department of Revenue - Marijuana Enforcement Division
1707 Cole Blvd., Suite 300
Lakewood, CO 80401
Direct: 303-866-2274

Any person, partnership, association, or corporation desiring to use or operate any loudspeaker, public address system, or other sound amplifying equipment in or from a motor vehicle for either commercial or noncommercial purposes must first obtain a permit.

Printable Application(PDF, 92KB)

Lakewood Municipal Code Chapter 5.41

Contact the City Clerk's Office at 303-987-7080 for information and application.

The Lakewood City Council adopted Ordinance O-2019-1 requiring a retailer of non-cigarette tobacco products to obtain and maintain a valid license by March 2, 2019 pursuant to Chapter 5.06 of the Lakewood Municipal Code.

Apply for a New Non-Cigarette Tobacco Retailer License

Renew an Existing Non-Cigarette Tobacco Retailer License

Transfer an Existing Non-Cigarette Tobacco Retailer License 

Report of Changes Form for Change in Manager or Change in Trade Name/DBA 

Printable Application(PDF, 99KB)

A parade permit allows the applicant to conduct a parade or bicycle and pedestrian race on a city street.

Online Information and Application

Printable Application(PDF, 83KB)

It is unlawful for any person, firm, or corporation to conduct the business of a pawnbroker with the City limits unless such person, firm, or corporation shall have first obtained a pawnbroker's license from the City of Lakewood. 

All of the following are printable applications:

Renewal Application(PDF, 826KB)

Manager Registration(PDF, 544KB)

Individual Background Application(PDF, 421KB)

Individual Out of State Background Application(PDF, 432KB)

Report of Changes(PDF, 252KB)

New License Application(PDF, 406KB)

Permits for film, photography and video productions within the City of Lakewood must be obtained at least 72 hours before activities begin. Generally a permit is not required for nature or portrait photographers, news media or general activities that do not impact the location. Fill out the online application or contact the City Manager's Office for information at 303-987-7050.

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Complete details and applications are available on the Short-Term Rental webpage.

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