If you are hosting a temporary event at a specific location for a limited period of time, you will most likely need special event permit(s). If the event includes admission fees, live music, include additional vendors or business participants, may serve alcohol, and/ or have more than 5,000 attendees per day, you will need multiple permits specific to the activities.  

Being specific about your special event location is incredibly important and we recommend you use our jurisdiction locator: http://gisgate.co.clark.nv.us/gismo/apps/jurisdiction/app/index.html to assist in determining which jurisdiction you need to contact for a film permit. The region most people consider “Las Vegas” is made up of six (6) different jurisdictions: unincorporated Clark County, City of Las Vegas, City of Henderson, Boulder City, City of Mesquite, and City of North Las Vegas.

It depends on the event. Approvals may also be necessary from other County departments, as well as outside safety and health agencies depending on the specifics of your event.  

Yes, you will still need to apply for any applicable event permits, however certain fees may not apply.  

No; if you have registered with our department, received necessary approvals and a Certificate of Recognition as a Charitable Organization, you will not have to pay applicable fees for special event permits with our department. However, some fees with other departments or outside agencies may still apply.  

If you are planning a musical concert event with additional third-party vendors, you will need to apply for musical concert promoter, multiple vendor arena sale. If you do not apply for the multiple vendor arena sale, third-party vendors may need to apply for a business license or a Temporary Store permit if they are not licensed to do business in unincorporated Clark County. 

Yes, in addition you the applicable event permits you will need to apply for a permit to charge admission fees. 

Yes, anyone doing business in unincorporated Clark County must have a valid, unexpired Clark County business license. 

Yes, if you are doing business in Clark County, you will need to apply for and maintain a business license even if you are only vending at event. If you are a business that is traveling for an event, you may only need to apply for a “Temporary Store” permit.  

Yes, but you may apply for a “Temporary Store” permit that will allow you to operate in our jurisdiction for the duration of the event. If you are vending at more than one event per year in Clark County, it may be a better option to apply for a full business license with our department. For more information about licensing, please visit our https://www.clarkcountynv.gov/business/doing_business_with_clark_county/divisions/general_business/index.php webpage.  

Yes, there are several event types where a bond or a certificate of insurance will be required as part of your application packet and before any permits can be approved or issued.  

You should check with your insurance company to ensure that your coverage applies to events outside of your normal business operations up to and including off-site special events or activities. 

Yes, each event will need its own separate permit(s) for any additional or separate event dates. 

It depends; if your event has an expected attendance of 5,000 or more persons per day, you will need to fill out the https://www.clarkcountynv.gov/business/doing_business_with_clark_county/divisions/special_events/large_gathering_event.php. The notification form should be submitted at least ten (10) calendar days before the event. 

Yes, include a location agreement as part of your application, along with a safety and security plan supplemental application. 

Yes, an approved use permit is required from Zoning prior to applying for a special event permit. For more information on obtaining a permit from Zoning, go to https://www.clarkcountynv.gov/government/departments/comprehensive_planning_department/index.php

Yes, depending on the conditions of how alcohol will be distributed at your event, you may need any of the following: an off-premise liquor permit, a liquor caterer permit, or an alcoholic beverage tasting permit. Note that if you only require an alcoholic beverage tasting permit, you don’t need to go through this Sports and Special Events Department unless there are other elements in your event that fall under the 16 Permits/Licenses. 

The event organizer will need a music concert promoter license. If they have obtained that license, they may apply for a music concert permit or outdoor festival permit depending on the scope of the event. If the event is outdoors, Zoning approval would also be needed as part of the permit application. For more information on obtaining approval from Zoning, go to https://www.clarkcountynv.gov/government/departments/comprehensive_planning_department/index.php. 

Yes, if you are the charitable or non-profit organization you may apply for a Charitable Registration with the County. Depending on the elements of your event, various permits or licenses would also be needed. 

You may find more FAQs about Film Permitting here: https://www.clarkcountynv.gov/business/doing_business_with_clark_county/divisions/film_permits/faq_(film_permit).php.