To get an Orem business license, you register your business name with the state, clear the Utah County Health Department first if your business handles food or a few other things, and apply online. There are separate applications for a home business and a commercial location. The license lasts one year, and the city mails a renewal 45 days before it runs out.
Steps and contacts are from the City of Orem's business licensing page, read Nov. 9, 2026. For Provo, see our Provo business license guide.
The steps
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Register your business name with the State of Utah at corporations.utah.gov.
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Health Department approval, if it applies. Get it before you apply to the city if your business:
Advertisement- Makes, serves or handles unpackaged food.
- Has a pool or spa open to the public.
- Does tattooing or piercing.
- Has tanning beds open to the public.
- Stores gas underground for public access, or collects used oil.
The Utah County Health Department is at 151 S. University Ave., Provo, 801-851-7000.
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Apply online:
- Home Occupation License if the business runs from your home.
- Commercial Business License if it has an office or storefront.
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Send a copy of the owner's photo ID, a driver's license or other current photo ID.
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Ask about extra requirements. Some business types need more, so call or text 801-229-7198.
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The city also posts a business license inspection checklist, a home occupation inspection checklist and fire inspection requirements, worth reading before you apply so an inspection doesn't hold you up.
Special licenses
Orem has separate forms for:
- Solicitors (door-to-door sales).
- Fireworks stands.
- Alcohol licenses.
- Assisted living facilities for elderly people, residential facilities for people with disabilities, and sober living homes, each in addition to a regular business license.
- Massage businesses need a Massage Establishment License from the state Division of Professional Licensing first. Orem says DOPL was three to four months behind processing them, and the city can't issue a license until you have it.
Renewing, moving and closing
| If you... | Then |
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| Need to renew | Licenses run one year and expire on the last day of the month you first applied. The city sends a renewal form 45 days ahead. Renew online. |
| Move within Orem | File a change of location form. You may need new building or fire inspections. |
| Change the name | File a business name change form. |
| Sell the business | The old license closes, and the new owner applies as a new business. |
| Close or leave Orem | Mail the Request to Close a Business form to City of Orem, Attn: Business Licensing, 56 N. State St., Orem, UT 84057, or fax 801-229-7169. |
Help for new businesses
Orem's Economic Development Division runs the Orem Business Alliance, which holds monthly meetings where businesses network, hear from experts and learn about city, county and state issues. You can sign up for its email updates on the city's site. Orem says it's home to more than 4,000 businesses.
Contacts
- Business licensing: call 801-229-7198, text 801-229-7000.
- In person: Orem City Center, 56 N. State St.
Related guides
- Provo business license guide
- Living in Orem
- Utah County sales tax rates
- Orem police non-emergency and records
- Lehi business license guide
- Orem building permits guide
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a business license in Orem?
Do I need a business license for a home business in Orem?
How long is an Orem business license good for?
Which Orem businesses need Health Department approval first?
What if my Orem business moves, changes its name or is sold?
How do I close an Orem business license?
Who do I contact about Orem business licensing?
Can a massage business get an Orem license right away?
Sources
The facts in this guide were checked against these sources. Hours, fees and rules change, so confirm anything time-sensitive with the source before you go. How we make Provo.com.
- Business Licensing, City of Orem. Checked November 9, 2026.
- Police Contact (City Center address and main line), City of Orem. Checked November 9, 2026.
- Utah Division of Corporations, State of Utah. Checked November 9, 2026.
