Thank you for doing business with Raytown!
These are the links for business license application and commercial use permit application in a fillable form.
The Liquor License Application is a pdf which will need to be downloaded. Any other questions, please (816) 737-6014.
Business License - New
If you are opening a new business or acquiring ownership of an existing business you must apply for a use permit and have your building inspected (if your business is in Raytown) before we can issue a license.
Retail Business
- Businesses located in Raytown are required to complete a commercial use application and an inspection before a business license will be issued. commercial use permit application
- You will need to fill out a business license application, an estimate of gross receipts (what you believe you will make your first year), pay the appropriate fee and have a picture ID.
- Your license is good for one year. You may request a two-year license by paying double the fee.
- Your license will be mailed within 7-10 business days.
Contractors:
- You must get a Use Permit and have your building inspected (if your business is in Raytown) before we can issue a license)
- You will need to fill out a business license application, have proof of insurance the City of Raytown does not need to be listed as a certificate holder, pay the $50 fee and provide a photo ID. A copy of these can be mailed to the Business License Department at 10000 E 59th St, Raytown, MO 64133, or faxed to 816--737-6164.
Business License - Renewal
Retail Businesses
Required items for Renewal ( online renewal form can be found here.)
- Most current year-end gross receipts form. You can find it here,
- Fee - Schedule of Fees for Gross Receipts is maintained in the City Clerk's office.
- Paid or waiver Jackson County Business Property Tax Receipt can be found on Jackson County's Website or at Raytown City Hall.
- State of Missouri "No Tax Due" letter (information on this can be found here) or by going on the State of Missouri Website at www.mo.gov
Contractors- Renewal
Required items
- You must have current insurance on file.
- All contractors have a $50 fee. You may request a two-year license by doubling the fee
Liquor License
- If you are opening a new store or new area with liquor, you must get a Use Permit and have your building inspected (if your business is in Raytown) before we can issue a required City Business license.(required to get a letter of approval)
- Fill out the Liquor License Application. The license can be obtained by calling (816) 737-6011
- Obtain a Letter of Approval from the City.
- Obtain a License from the State of Missouri and Jackson County
- Bring State of Missouri and Jackson County License to the City and a Raytown City License will be issued after the fee has been paid.
- Fee Schedule is maintained in the City Clerk's office.
Liquor License Renewal
- Please bring a copy of your renewed license for the State of Missouri and Jackson County.
- Fee - Schedule of Fees is maintained in the City Clerk's office.
- License will be mailed within 7-10 days.