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Residents, businesses, and some individuals traveling through the City may require a special permit from the City of Fairfax. The Police Department is responsible for issuing permits to individuals or business involved in certain fundraising activities or businesses. (Other City departments such as the Office of the Commissioner of Revenue issue other required permits and licenses. See their page for details on those.)
Specifically, the Police Department is responsible for issuing permits related to adult businesses, charitable organizations that solicit, firearms dealers, massage establishments, massage therapists, precious metal dealers, and anyone looking to canvass, peddle, or solicit in the City. Included in each section below is a general outline of these regulations. You will also find links to the corresponding City Code Ordinances in each section. You are encouraged to call the Police Department at 703.385.7955 if you need clarification or assistance.
NOTE: Licenses and permits you or your business may have from other jurisdictions, including Fairfax County, are not valid in the City of Fairfax.
If you want to operate an Adult Business
Đổi thẻ game nạp bằng SMS 2019The City of Fairfax regulates establishments designated as adult businesses and requires a special permit for businesses to operate. There are also strict regulations governing this type of activity. You are encouraged to review of the City Code, which regulates adult businesses.
Đổi thẻ game nạp bằng SMS 2019To determine the necessary permits and/or licenses:
- Contact the City of Fairfax Zoning Office at 703.385.7820, to ensure that the location you plan to use for your business is authorized under the zoning ordinances.
- Contact the Office of the Commissioner of Revenue at 703.385.7884 for information about obtaining a City Business License.
- Call the Police Department at 703.385.7955 once you have completed the below application. A representative will aid you in scheduling an appointment to come in and submit the necessary forms.
Đổi thẻ game nạp bằng SMS 2019To obtain an Adult Use Permit:
- You must complete the application and information form.
- You must call 703.385.7955 and schedule an appointment for submitting your application.
- You must pay a nonrefundable permit fee of $500.00 for the original application and the yearly renewal fee is $300.00.
- You must be fingerprinted and photographed to document your identity.
- You must provide a record check for the State of Virginia and also a residential jurisdiction record check.
- You must provide a Certificate of Occupancy Certificate issued by the Zoning Department.
- You must present to the Police Department a Business License issued by the Commissioner of Revenue.
The Police Department will conduct a limited background check to determine if you have any criminal arrests and, if so, if any of the offenses would disqualify you from being approved. You will be advised within 30 days if your application has been approved, denied or if additional time is needed to complete backgrounds. If approved, you will be provided with a permit that must be displayed at your place of business.
If you will be doing Charitable Solicitations
If you are involved in doing Charitable Solicitations a license is required. We encourage you to fully review of the City Code.
Đổi thẻ game nạp bằng SMS 2019To determine the necessary permits and/or licenses:
- Contact the City of Fairfax Zoning Office at 703.385.7820 to determine if the type of activity you will be conducting is permitted within the City of Fairfax.
- Contact the office of the Commissioner of Revenue at 703.385.7884 to determine if you will need to obtain a City Business License.
- Call the Police Department at 703.385.7955. A representative will determine if you or your organization is properly registered with the Commonwealth of Virginia as a charitable organization. If not, you will receive instructions regarding the registration process. The representative also will review the specific activity you will be doing and the permits and licenses you will need. For your convenience, you can schedule an appointment to come in and obtain the necessary applications.
Đổi thẻ game nạp bằng SMS 2019To obtain a permit to conduct Charitable Solicitations:
- Even if you are exempt from the requirement to obtain a separate City license, you still must complete an application form to register with the City.
- If you are not exempt, you must complete an application form and pay a non-refundable fee of $10.00 to process your registration and application.
Once your application has been received, the Police Department will review the permit application. You will be advised within 30 days if your application has been approved or denied. If approved, you will be issued the appropriate license or letter certifying that you have been registered.
If you want to operate as a Firearms Dealer
You must obtain a special license prior to dealing in firearms. If you are interested in operating as a firearms dealer, you are encouraged to fully review of the City Code.
To obtain the necessary permits and/or licenses:
- Contact the City of Fairfax Zoning Office at 703.385.7820 to determine if the type of activity you will be conducting is permitted within the City of Fairfax.
- Next, contact the office of the Commissioner of Revenue at 703.385.7884 for information about obtaining a City Business License
- Call the Police Department at 703.385.7955 once you have completed the below application. A representative will aid you in scheduling an appointment to come in and submit the necessary forms.
To obtain a permit as a Firearms Dealer:
- You must complete the application form.
- You must pay a nonrefundable permit fee of $25.00.
- You must be fingerprinted and photographed to document your identity.
- You must provide the following documentation: A copy of your Federal Firearms License, a copy of your Business License from the Revenue department, and any relevant permits from Zoning.
Đổi thẻ game nạp bằng SMS 2019Once your application has been received, the Police Department will review the permit application and conduct any necessary background checks. You will be advised within 30 days if your application has been approved or denied. If approved, the Department will issue you a permit that must be displayed at your business. There is no expiration date for this permit, unless revoked.
If you want to operate a Massage Establishment
Đổi thẻ game nạp bằng SMS 2019The City of Fairfax regulates massage establishments and requires a special permit for businesses to operate a massage establishment. There are also strict regulations governing this type of activity. All persons at your business who perform massages must to have a Massage Therapist permit issued by the City. For information on these permits see the next section. You are encouraged to review of the City Code, which regulates Massage Establishments.
To determine the necessary permits and/or licenses:
- Contact the City of Fairfax Zoning Office at 703.385.7820, to ensure that the location you plan to use for your business is authorized under the zoning ordinances.
- Contact the Office of the Commissioner of Revenue at 703.385.7884 for information about obtaining a City Business License.
- Call the Police Department at 703.385.7955 once you have completed the below application. A representative will aid you in scheduling an appointment to come in and submit the necessary forms.
Đổi thẻ game nạp bằng SMS 2019To obtain a massage establishment 2 year permit:
- You must complete the application and information form.
- You must pay a nonrefundable permit fee of $150.00.
- You must be fingerprinted at the first application (not for renewals if permit remains valid) and photographed to document your identity.
- The department will check to see if you have a criminal background and if so if any of the offenses would disqualify you from being approved.
The Police Department will conduct a limited background check to determine if you have any criminal arrests and, if so, if any of the offenses would disqualify you from being approved. You will be advised within 60 days if your application has been approved or denied. If approved, you will be provided with a permit that must be displayed at your place of business.
If you want to perform Massages as a Massage Therapist
Those persons who actually perform massages must have a permit and conduct the massage at a licensed Massage Establishment. There are strict regulations governing massages. If you are interested in performing massages, you are encouraged to review of the City Code.
To determine the necessary permits and/or licenses:
- Contact the City of Fairfax Zoning Office at 703.385.7820 to ensure that the location at which you will be performing massages is authorized under the zoning ordinances for such use. You should also review the requirements for a Massage Establishment found in the previous section.
- Contact the Office of the Commissioner of Revenue at 703.385.7884 for information about obtaining a City Business License.
- Call the Police Department at 703.385.7955 once you have completed the below application. A representative will aid you in scheduling an appointment to come in and submit the necessary forms.
To obtain a Massage Therapist 2 year permit:
- You must complete the application and information form.
- You must pay a nonrefundable permit fee of $100.00.
- You must be fingerprinted at the first application (not for renewals if permit remains valid) and photographed to document your identity.
- You must provide written documentation that you are licensed as a Massage Therapist with the Board of Nursing of the Commonwealth of Virginia.
The Police Department will conduct a limited background check to determine if you have any criminal arrests and, if so, if any of the offenses would disqualify you from being approved. You will be advised within 21 days if your application has been approved or denied. If approved, you will be provided with a permit that must be displayed at your place of business.
If you want to operate as a Precious Metal Dealer or Pawnbroker
Đổi thẻ game nạp bằng SMS 2019You must obtain a special license prior to dealing in precious metals, gems and other personal property, or as a pawnbroker. If you are interested in operating as a precious metal dealer or pawnbroker, you are encouraged to fully review of the City Code.
To obtain the necessary permits and/or licenses:
- Contact the City of Fairfax Zoning Office at 703.385.7820 to determine if the type of activity you will be conducting is permitted within the City of Fairfax.
- Next, contact the office of the Commissioner of Revenue at 703.385.7884 for information about obtaining a City Business License.
- Call the Police Department at 703.385.7955 once you have completed the below application. A representative will aid you in scheduling an appointment to come in and submit the necessary forms.
To obtain a permit as a Precious Metals Dealer or Pawnbroker:
- You must complete the application and information form.
- You must pay a nonrefundable permit fee of $200.00.
- You must be fingerprinted and photographed to document your identity.
- You must provide a written certification from the Commonwealth of Virginia of the accuracy of all weight scales that will be used in your business.
- You must provide documentation certifying that you are bonded in the amount of $10,000.00.
Đổi thẻ game nạp bằng SMS 2019Once your application has been received, the Police Department will review the permit application and conduct any necessary background checks. You will be advised within 30 days if your application has been approved or denied. If approved, the Department will issue you a permit that must be displayed at your business. Your permit will be valid for 12 months and will need to be renewed on an annual basis.
If you will be Canvassing, Peddling or Soliciting for Non-Charitable Purposes
Đổi thẻ game nạp bằng SMS 2019If you are involved with any canvassing, peddling or soliciting within the City of Fairfax you must be licensed by the City prior to conducting this activity. of the City Code regulates non-charitable canvassing, peddlers or soliciting. Please take a moment to review these requirements.
To determine the necessary permits and/or licenses:
- Contact the City of Fairfax Zoning Office at 703.385.7820 to determine if the type of activity you will be conducting is permitted within the City of Fairfax.
- Contact the office of the Commissioner of Revenue at 703.385.7884 to determine if you will need to obtain a City Business License.
- Call the Police Department at 703.385.7955 once you have completed the below application. A representative will aid you in scheduling an appointment to come in and submit the necessary forms.
Đổi thẻ game nạp bằng SMS 2019To obtain a permit to Canvass, Peddle or Solicit for Non-Charitable Purposes:
- You must complete the necessary application forms.
- You must be fingerprinted and photographed to document your identify.
- You must pay a $20.00 non-refundable fee to cover the processing of your application.
Đổi thẻ game nạp bằng SMS 2019The Police Department will conduct a limited background check to determine if you have any criminal arrests and, if so, if any of the offenses would disqualify you from being approved. You will be advised within 30 days if your application has been approved or denied. If approved, you will be provided with a personal photo identification permit card. This permit must be in your possession and displayed by you when conducting business.