Business License FAQs

Do I need to obtain a business license for my business?

Yes, if you provide goods and services from a location in Brattleboro, including your home, you must obtain a Business License.

If my business is a non-profit business, do I need a Business License?

Yes, if you meet the criteria in the answer to Question 1.

How do I apply and pay for a Business License?

The fee for the Business license is $100. More information can be found on the Business License Application page.

How will I receive the Business License?

Once you complete the process of applying on OpenGov, you can print your license from there. Please print the license and display it at your place of business. If you fill out the online form ahead of time and pay in the office, you will be provided with the license at that time.

If I do not have a computer, e-mail address or no access to the internet, how can I fill out the form online?

There are public computers at the Library and at a kiosk in the Municipal Building, just outside the Finance/Treasury office. If you need help, call our office and we will guide you through the process.

If I discover that I have made an error in my Business License application, what should I do?

If you have submitted the application and notice an error, contact the Assessor’s Office at 802-251-8156. If you are still in the process of filling out the application, revise the form and submit the application. If a problem becomes apparent, call the Assessor’s Office. Do not submit duplicate applications.

What is the deadline to apply for a Business License?

The deadline to renew a license is March 15.

After March 15, the cost of renewal increases to $150. After April 1, the cost of renewal increases to $250.

What is Business Personal Property? How do I declare my Business Personal Property on the Business License application?

Business Personal Property (BPP) is an inventory of the equipment, machinery, store fixtures, computers, office furniture, etc. and all other items needed to operate your business, excluding registered motor vehicles.

If I have other questions about the Business License process, who do I call?

You may call the Assessor’s Office at 802-251-8156.