Renewals and annual filings in Las Vegas
What renews, and how often, once the business is open.
Customs Bond
U.S. Customs and Border ProtectionUS federal
Bought from a CBP-approved surety, usually through your customs broker, who files it electronically. A continuous bond covers a year of entries.
- Fee
- Varies
- Filed
- Filed on the agency's portal
- Takes
- At least 5 business days for review.
- Renews
- Continuous bonds renew yearly.
Food handler cards for staff
Southern Nevada Health DistrictLas Vegas
Everyone employed in or running a food establishment holds one. A first card means an in-person test at a Health District location with photo ID; some renewals can be done online. A Certified Food Safety Manager card also meets the requirement.
- Fee
- $20
- Filed
- Filed in person
- Renews
- Every 3 years.
Cosmetic product facility registration (MoCRA)
U.S. Food and Drug AdministrationUS federal
Filed online in Cosmetics Direct by the facility that makes or processes the cosmetics.
- Fee
- Free
- Filed
- Filed online
- Renews
- Every two years.
Cosmetic product listing (MoCRA)
U.S. Food and Drug AdministrationUS federal
Filed online in Cosmetics Direct by the brand (the responsible person on the label), one listing per product.
- Fee
- Free
- Filed
- Filed online
- Renews
- Update every year.
Hazardous materials registration
Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (DOT)US federal
Filed online when you ship or offer certain hazardous materials in bulk, such as large lithium battery shipments.
- Fee
- Varies
- Filed
- Filed online
- Renews
- Every year by June 30.
Food establishment health permit
Southern Nevada Health DistrictLas Vegas
Issued after the final permitting inspection, which needs a Certificate of Occupancy (or a temporary one) after new construction or a remodel, and every fee paid first. Food can't be stocked until the permit is approved.
- Fee
- Varies
- Filed
- Paper form, mailed
- Takes
- Inspection appointments can be up to 4 weeks out at busy times.
- Renews
- Every year.
Guides for each business in Las Vegas
Agency requirements change. Check each agency's page before you file.
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