Lehi Business License: Fees, Home Occupations and Solicitor Rules

If you plan to run a business inside Lehi, the local license you need comes from Lehi, not from the State of Utah. Utah issues no statewide general business license. The state registers your entity with the Division of Corporations and Commercial Code, and the city or county where you operate issues the license that lets you do business there. This guide covers the Lehi Business Licensing Office fees, how home occupations are handled, what solicitors must do, and the state steps to finish first. Most people searching for a lehi business license or lehi utah business license are at one of three points: opening a storefront, running a business from home, or sending people door to door. The rules differ for each, so start with the one that fits you.

What you need before you start

Gather these items before you contact the city. You will use most of them in more than one step.

• A business name that is distinguishable on the Division's records. An LLC name must include "limited liability company," "limited company," "L.L.C.," "LLC," "L.C." or "LC."
• The street address where the business will operate, and the zoning answer you get from Planning.
• A Utah street address for your registered agent. A PO box may be listed only in addition to a street address.
• Government-issued ID for each person who signs the application.
• For solicitors: a BCI criminal history report run within the last 6 months, plus ID for each solicitor.

Step-by-step: getting a Lehi business license

Step 1: Check the zone with Planning before you sign a lease

Every Lehi business license application goes to Planning for a zoning check. That means the city reviews whether your use is allowed at the exact address you have in mind. Call or visit Planning first, give them the address and a clear description of what you will do there, and get the answer in writing if you can. Do this before you sign a lease or buy a building. A zoning problem found after you have committed to rent is the most expensive mistake in this process. Also remember that a Lehi license does not transfer to another city. If you move to a different city, you start the license process again there.

Step 2: Register your entity with the state

The State of Utah does not license your business in general, but it does register your entity. Through the Utah Division of Corporations and Commercial Code, Utah Department of Commerce, you file the formation document for your entity. For an LLC, that is a Certificate of Organization with a $59 filing fee. For a domestic corporation, it is Articles of Incorporation, also $59. Online filing runs through the Utah Business Registration System at businessregistration.utah.gov, where you log in with UtahID. Most online filings are approved instantly. The Division states that filings needing manual review take 2 to 4 business days, and it has posted 7 to 10 business days during backlogs. Expedited processing is $75 per filing under the Fiscal Year 2026 fee schedule.

Every registered entity must name a registered agent with a Utah street address. The agent can be an individual, an entity in good standing with the Division, or a commercial registered agent, which costs $52 to register. If you want to hold a name while you prepare your paperwork, a name reservation costs $22 and lasts 120 days. The Division's business entity overview is at commerce.utah.gov/corporations.

Once the entity is registered, the state's annual renewal is $18 each year, with the renewal window opening 60 days before your anniversary date. A late renewal fee of $10 applies if you miss it.

Step 3: Apply for the Lehi business license

Lehi's Business Licensing Office handles the local license through the Civic Review portal on the city website at lehi-ut.gov. You can call the office at 385-201-1000 to confirm the application method and current processing time before you submit anything. The main fees are listed in the table below.

License type	Lehi fee	Notes
General business	$140	Standard license for a business operating in Lehi
Temporary business	$100	For a short-term operation
Seasonal business	$100	For a business that operates only part of the year
Mobile food vendor	$100	Mobile food trucks also need a current fire inspection sticker
Beer license	$175	City fee only
Liquor license	$320	City fee only. Confirm state requirements with DABS
Home occupation	No fee	An impact fee may apply if a fire inspection is required. Ask the office for the amount
Solicitor	$50 per solicitor	Applied for in person at City Hall

A Lehi license is valid for 12 months, and the city emails a renewal notice 31 days before it expires. If you do not renew by the expiration date, a 35 percent late penalty applies.

Step 4: Set up a home occupation correctly

A home occupation carries no license fee from the city, which is why many small operators start this way. The zoning review still applies, though. Planning decides whether your use fits the residential zone, so do not assume a home-based business is allowed because you already live there. Ask Planning specifically about customer visits, deliveries, signage, and any employees who will work at the home. If the city requires a fire inspection for your home occupation, an impact fee may apply, and the Business Licensing Office can give you that amount.

Step 5: Register for sales tax if you need to

A Utah Sales Tax License from the Utah State Tax Commission is required for any seller with an established presence in Utah. Apply through the TAP system at tap.tax.utah.gov. This is a tax registration, not a business license, and it does not replace the Lehi license. The state rate is 4.85 percent. Combined state and local rates run from 6.35 percent to 9.55 percent (up to 10.05 percent in some special districts) depending on the jurisdiction, so confirm the rate that applies in Lehi with the Tax Commission at tax.utah.gov before you set your prices.

Step 6: Check for state professional and liquor requirements

Many professions need an occupational license from the Division of Professional Licensing (DOPL). Those licenses are separate from anything Lehi issues, and you need both if your work requires one. If you plan to sell beer or liquor, the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Services (DABS) is the state agency to contact. The Lehi beer and liquor fees above are city fees only, so confirm with DABS what else you need before you open.

Step 7: Follow the solicitor rules if you will sell door to door

A solicitor license costs $50 per solicitor. Each solicitor applies in person at City Hall with government ID and a BCI criminal history report run within the last 6 months. Solicitors may work between 9 a.m. and 8 p.m. under Lehi Code Title 4, Chapter 4. Never knock at a home that displays a "No Soliciting" sign, because that is a direct rule violation. Lehi licenses are valid for 12 months, and the same renewal terms apply: a renewal notice is emailed 31 days before expiry, and a 35 percent late penalty applies after the expiration date.

Mobile food, temporary and seasonal businesses

Mobile food trucks need a current fire inspection sticker in addition to the mobile food vendor license. Schedule the fire inspection before the license date so you are not waiting on it when you need to start selling. Temporary and seasonal businesses pay $100 each under the schedule above, but they still go through the zoning review, so check the location with Planning before you commit to a spot or a date.

Tips that save time

• Call the Business Licensing Office at 385-201-1000 with your address and business type before you buy anything. Ask for the zoning requirement, the current processing time, and whether a fire inspection applies.
• Keep the state filing and the city license in the same folder, with the entity name spelled exactly the same way on both.
• Put your renewal dates in a calendar. The city and the state send reminders, but the penalties apply to the date on the license, not the date you read the email.
• If you move your business to a new address, check the zone again. Zoning belongs to the property, not to your license.

Common mistakes to avoid

• Signing a lease before the zoning check. Planning reviews every application, and a problem found afterward can leave you paying rent on a space you cannot use.
• Treating the state filing as the local license. The Division registration and the Lehi license are separate. Registering with the state does not let you operate in Lehi.
• Assuming a city license moves with you. A Lehi license does not transfer to another city. Outside city limits, the license comes from the county where the business operates.
• Filing a DBA at the county. An assumed name (DBA) is registered with the state Division, at $22 to register for a three-year term, with the renewal fee shown on the Division portal. It is not filed at the county.
• Letting a closed business lapse. If a business stays closed more than 90 days, a $50 reactivation fee applies, and the city may charge $100 if you operate without a license.
• Knocking on doors where a "No Soliciting" sign is posted. This is a rule violation under Lehi Code Title 4, Chapter 4.
• Missing the renewal. A late renewal carries a 35 percent penalty.

Expected results

If you follow these steps in order, you should expect to finish the state registration, the zoning check, and the Lehi application in a sequence that avoids most delays. Results depend on the zone, the license type, the fire inspection, and how quickly the state and city review your paperwork. Many online state filings may be approved the same day, while a filing that needs manual review may take a few business days or longer during a backlog. Your application may also take longer if Planning raises questions about your location. Treat the timelines in this guide as a general guide and confirm the current timeline with each agency before you set an opening date.

Who to contact

• Lehi Business Licensing Office: 385-201-1000, or the Civic Review portal at lehi-ut.gov. Ask about zoning, fees, fire inspections and processing times.
• Utah Division of Corporations and Commercial Code: commerce.utah.gov/corporations, for entity filings, name reservations and DBAs.
• Utah State Tax Commission: tax.utah.gov, for sales tax registration and rates.
• Utah Small Business Development Center: utahsbdc.org, for free business planning help.

Important note

This article is informational only. It is not legal, tax or licensing advice, and it does not create an attorney-client or accountant-client relationship. Fees, deadlines and processing times change, so verify each one with the agency before you rely on it. If your business involves a complex entity structure, multiple locations, employees, or a regulated product or profession, consult a qualified attorney and a CPA before you file.