New massage business application

During the process, a package will be assembled from the following three sections of the application.

All documents must be submitted in the online application as a .pdf or .jpeg document. We are not able to open in other file type.

A licensed establishment application

This captures information about the location where the massage business will operate. You will need to provide:

• A valid Denver address.
• A zoning use permit issued at the address of your licensed establishment that demonstrates these uses:
  • Personal care and professional services.
  • The name of the business on the zoning use permit does not have to match the license holder name.
  • If you do not have a zoning use permit but need to submit an application for a business license, you can submit an acknowledgment of zoning use permit(PDF, 84KB). No business license will be issued without a zoning use permit provided by Denver Development Services. The acknowledgement of zoning use permit only allows you to submit your application. It will remain pending until you submit your actual zoning use permit to Denver Department of Excise and Licenses.
  • Details for one to three on-site managers. This includes their name, date of birth, home address and contact information. On-site managers are individual(s) designated who have the authority to make decisions about the licensed establishment. They must have access to and control over the licensed establishment at all times.
  • A copy of a valid state or federally issued ID for each on-site manager listed.

  Entity registration application

  This application captures ownership information about the person or entity that will hold the license. You must provide:

  • Your entity type.
  • True name of the entity or person who will hold the license.
  • List of any trade names under which the entity operates.
  • Details about any individual who owns part of the entity. This includes their name, date of birth, home address, and contact information. This includes all officers and directors. Also, any members or shareholders that own 10% or more of the business entity.
  • A valid state or federally issued ID for each natural person listed as an owner.
  • Corporations, LLCs, and partnerships will be asked to upload a copy of their organizational documents. This could be bylaws, an operating agreement, a partnership agreement, articles of incorporation, certificate of good standing, etc., as applicable.
  • An FBI background check for any owner, officer, or director listed, completed no more than 60 days before the application date.
    • FBI documents must be uploaded as one file. The file must be in chronological order and the pages cannot be upside down. For example, pages 1-10 should all be right side-up and in one file. If they are not uploaded correctly, they will be returned to be uploaded correctly.
      • Applicants can get an FBI background check from the FBI website, Colorado Fingerprinting or IdentoGO.
        • You can go to the FBI website to pick the option that best fits your needs to obtain the FBI background check.
        • Colorado Fingerprinting has three locations open for 24- to 48-hour FBI background checks. Locations below:
          • Downtown. 110 16th St., eighth floor, Denver. Open Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
          • Kalamath. 301 Kalamath St., Suite 102, Denver. Open Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
          • Belmar. 8015 W. Alameda Ave., Lakewood. Open Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
        • With IdentoGO, visit its website at www.identogo.com to find a location and schedule an appointment.
        • Colorado Fingerprinting and IdentoGO might ask for an account number or service codes. Let them know this is not required to get your own FBI report. Also, because the FBI, Colorado Fingerprinting and IdentoGO are not a part of the City and County of Denver, it is recommended to visit their website or call them to confirm any information before getting an FBI report.

      Any entity or person that will hold several licenses in Denver will only have to complete this application once. If the same entity owns several locations and will apply for several licenses, you should reuse the entity registration number provided to you after your initial application.

      A massage business license application

      This application verifies you are eligible to get a massage business license and reviews the rules and laws you must abide by.

    • Business Employer Identification Number (EIN).
    • If applicable, a copy of your Denver city sales tax license(PDF, 185KB).
    • If necessary, information about any felony, misdemeanor, or municipal ordinance violation (other than traffic violations). The nature of the offense, the penalty or punishment imposed. And the date and place where such offense occurred by the applicant or any principal.
    • If necessary, information about a license under this or any other massage business statute or ordinance, denied, suspended, or revoked. The name and location of the massage business for which such license was denied, suspended, or revoked. And the date of such denial, suspension, or revocation occurred by the applicant or a principal.
    • If necessary, the details of any judgment for fraud, deceit, or misrepresentation ever entered against the applicant or any principal.
    • If necessary, a list of any previously operated massage business. This includes the name, dates of operation, and location of such business or businesses by the applicant or any principal.

• Building business license inspection: (720) 913-1311
• Fire business license inspection: (720) 913-3409

License must be displayed

The Department of Licensing and Consumer Protection will email a professional license to all licensees. This license (or a clear picture of it) must always be displayed.

Requirement to keep contact information up to date

File an online amendment application to notify the Department of any contact information changes (place of business, onsite manager, etc.). These updates must be filed within 72 hours of the change.

Requirement to renew annually

Professional licenses expire annually. It is unlawful to operate with an expired license. Renewal applications must be filed online before a license expires.