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In addition to the licenses below, our customer service portal allows you to search for construction permits, planning & zoning applications, property maintenance cases, ABC Licenses, PVA Reports, vacant properties, building reports, planning reports, contractor reports.

The following licenses can be searched or obtained by signing into or signing up for an account in the Metro Business Portal: 

Building Business Licenses

• Boarding House License Application
• Donation Bin Company License Application
• Donation Bin Location License Application
• Outdoor Advertising Business License Application
• Shelter License Application

Business Licenses

• Armed Security Business License Application
• Pawnbroker/Secondhand Dealer Business License Application
• Tobacco Ordinance Application

Contractor Licenses

• Electrical Contractor License Application
• Fire Detection Contractor License Application
• Fire Suppression Contractor License Application
• General Building Contractor License Application
• HVAC Contractor License Application
• Manufactured Fireplace License Application
• Master Wrecker License Application
• Mechanical Refrigeration License Application
• Moving Contractor License Application
• Plumbing Contractor License Application
• Rangehood Contractor License Application
• Sign Contractor License Application
• Wrecking Contractor License Application

Rental Registration

• Long Term Rental Registration
• Short Term Rental Application

Public Works / Solid Waste (SWMS) Applications & Licenses

The following permits can be searched or obtained by signing into or signing up for an account in the Metro Business Portal:

• Accessible Parking Zone Application
• Encroachment Curb Cut
• Encroachment Permit
• License Agreement Application
• Loading Zone Application
• Outdoor Seating Application
• Pod or Dumpster Permit
• Pole Banner Application
• ROW Large Area Block Permit
• Compost Application
• Junkyard License Application
• Landfill License Application
• Recycling Application
• Transfer Station License Application

Animal Services Licenses

1 Year - Altered License

Get a 1 year altered pet license online, download the application, visit us or visit a vet.

3 Year - Altered License

Get a 3 year altered pet license online, download the application, visit us or visit a vet.

1 Year Senior - Altered License

Get a 1 year senior-altered pet license online, download the application, visit us or visit a vet.

3 Year Senior - Altered License

Get a 3 year senior-altered pet license online, download the application, visit us or visit a vet.

1 Year - Unaltered License

Get a 1 year unaltered pet license online, download the application, visit us or visit a vet.

Service Dog License

To obtain a service dog permit, please visit 3705 Manslick Road or call ((502) 361-1318 (option 3) to learn more.

Multi-Pet License

Currently multi-pet licenses cannot be applied for online. Please visit the Animal House at 3516 Newburg Road or our location at 3705 Manslick Road. Call us to learn more at (502) 473-7387.

Police Licenses

Alarm Business License

To obtain an alarm business license, learn more here.

Alarm Technician/Technician Temporary License

To obtain an alarm technician or an alarm technician temporary license, learn more here.

Jefferson County Clerk Licenses

Marriage License

Marriage licenses can be obtained at the Jefferson County Clerk's Office.

Circuit Court Clerk Licenses

Drivers License

Visit Drive.ky.gov to get all the details about getting a drivers license in Louisville.