Licensing & Permits
Average Processing Times
| Renewals | 4 weeks
| | Renewals | 5 weeks | | Sound Permits | 1-2 weeks |
| New | 8 weeks | | New | 8-10 weeks | | Alcohol Permit | 1-2 weeks |
| Transfer | 8 weeks | | Transfer | 8 weeks | | Amusement | 3 weeks |
| Modification of Premises | 5 weeks | | Manager Registration | 5 weeks | | Carnivals | 3 weeks |
| Special Events Permit | 8 weeks | | Modification of Premises | 5 weeks | | Commercial Animal | 3 weeks |
| Change of Corporate Structure | 5 weeks | | Change of Corporate Structure | 8 weeks | | Ice Cream Vendor | 3 weeks |
| Change of Location | 4 weeks | | Change of Trade Name | 1-2 weeks | | Pawnbrokers | 3 weeks |
| Change of Trade Name | 1-2 weeks | | | | | Sexually Oriented Business | 3 weeks
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Animal Licensing Information
A City License for dogs, cats and pot-bellied pigs is not required. However, animals older than six months of age must still get a rabies vaccination and wear the rabies tag issued by their veterinarian. Pet owners are encouraged to put I.D. tags with the name of their pet and a phone number on their pet’s collar.
If you are trying to locate a lost pet you may follow this link to the
Riverdale Animal Shelter & Adoption Center, or contact Thornton Animal Control at 720-977-5250.
Each household may have up to a total of four adult animals, which can include dogs, cats and one Vietnamese potbellied pig. (Animals under three months old from the same litter are not included). Domestic birds, fish, snakes (under six feet) and reptiles that are nonpoisonous and not a health hazard are welcome. If you would like more information on animals, you may follow this link to the Animal Code Section.
Sound/Noise Permits
Sound permits may be obtained if you plan on having amplified sound in connection with an event at a City park or any commercially-zoned location within the City. Sound permits are not issued for residential areas.
Sound permits are issued with the condition that the sound amplifying equipment or device will be operated only between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 10:00 p.m., only on the dates specified in the permit and, for commercially-zoned locations, in compliance with the noise level standards contained in the following table.
District | dB(A) During the Day, 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. | dB(A) During the Night, 7:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. |
All Residential Districts | 55 | 50 |
Nonresidential Districts Except Industrial | 60 | 55 |
Industrial Districts | 80 | 75 |
Noise concerns should be reported when the problem is actually occurring. If you are currently being affected by excessive or unreasonable noise, please report it to the Police Dispatch Center at 720-977-5150.
Child Care License
Child Care - Colorado Department of Human Services
If you would like to obtain a Child Care License, please contact Sales Tax at 303-538-7400.
Other Agency License & Permit Information
Birth, Death, Marriage or Divorce Certificates - Colorado Department of Public Health
Driver’s License - State
Marriage License - Adams County
Motor Vehicle - Adams County
Passports - U.S. Department of State
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