A City License is a type of business license that is required and issued by local authorities in some cities in the United States , and must be obtained before businesses offering services can begin operating. These licenses may also be required by the county or state, and in some cases all three levels of government may require licenses to operate , each with their own requirements and regulations.

It is important to know if your city, county, or state business laws require a license to operate a business. If you are offering your services without obtaining a City License in an area where one is required, then you are operating illegally.