Certain types of businesses operating in Westminster require a Specialty License
Completed applications with the appropriate fees, checks made payable to the City of Westminster, can be submitted:
- In person at the City Clerk's Office, 4800 W. 92nd Ave. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- By mail to the City Clerk's Office, 4800 W. 92nd Ave., Westminster, CO 80031
All Specialty License types require annual renewal.
Solid Waste/Recycling License
This license is for trash haulers operating within the city. Solid waste haulers providing services to residents and commercial buildings within the city must hold a valid Solid Waste/Recycling License AND a City of Westminster Business License. Solid waste haulers must offer recycling services in order to conduct business in the City of Westminster.
To apply:
- Return the completed Solid Waste/Recycling License application with the required fees. The yearly fee for this license is $250 for the company license, $250 for each solid waste vehicle, and $10 for each vehicle collecting recyclable materials only.
- Complete the Online License Application in the GenTax portal.
For specific Westminster licensing requirements, refer to Title V, Chapter 7 of the Westminster Municipal Code.
Security Guard Business License (not individual guards)
Security guard businesses providing services within the city must hold a valid Security Guard Business License AND a City of Westminster Business License.
To apply:
- Return the completed Security Guard License application with the required documents and fees. The fee for this license is $60 per year, with a $30 investigation fee for the first year. Background checks are conducted by the Police Department on each owner and manager.
- Complete the Online License Application in the GenTax portal.
- Get Fingerprinted through the Colorado Bureau of Investigation.
- Instructions on the process as a whole
- Fingerprinting locations list
- Registration Instructions
For specific Westminster licensing requirements, refer to Title V, Chapter 13 of the Westminster Municipal Code.
Pet Shop License
Pet shops operating within the city must hold a valid Pet Shop License AND a City of Westminster Business License. All pet shop business registrations are reviewed and approved by the Animal Management Division. An officer will make a site inspection.
To apply:
- Complete the Online License Application in the GenTax portal.
- Pay fees for Pet Shop licenses. Payment should be remitted by check made payable to the City of Westminster.
- The fee for a Class “A” Pet Shop License is $25 per year. A Class A pet shop does not allow for the sale of exotic animals.
- The fee for a Class “B” Pet Shop License is $500 per year and a $10,000 bond is required. A Class B pet shop does allow for the sale of exotic animals.
For specific Westminster licensing requirements, refer to Title VI, Chapter 7 of the Westminster Municipal Code.
Amusement Machine License
Businesses with pool tables or coin operated game machines must hold an Amusement Machine License AND a City of Westminster Business License. If there are 13 or more pool tables or machines at one location, a full-time security guard is required, in addition to a full-time manager.
To apply:
- Return the completed Amusement Machine License application and pay the required fee. The annual fee for this license is $40 per amusement machine.
- Complete the Online License Application in the GenTax portal.
For specific Westminster licensing requirements, refer to Title V, Chapter 9 of the Westminster Municipal Code.