Business
Registration Checklist

 • Complete Town of Taos Business Registration Application (Please make sure all lines are completed and all questions are answered.) Business Registration fee – $35.00

• A Hard Copy of your NM CRS Tax ID Number from New Mexico Taxation and Revenue Department must be attached.

• A Hard Copy of your Federal Tax ID Number from the IRS must be attached.

• Approved Fire Inspection from Taos Fire Department (Please call 575-758-3386 to schedule an appointment). Fire Inspection Fee (Please see attached Fire Inspection Fee Schedule).

• A Food Certificate from NM Environment Department for all business proposing to sell any kind of food or beverage products must be attached. Please call NM Environment Department at 575-758-8808 for instructions.

• Approval from Public Works (grease traps, utilities, etc.) (1030 Dea Lane, 575-751-2047).

• All certifications received pertaining to type of business proposed (beauty/barber shops, car/recreation vehicle dealerships, medical, contractors, etc.)

• Completed Sign Permit Application (will need to submit prior to any and all signs being erected or placed.)

• A Certificate of Occupancy for new construction and/or change of occupancy is required.

• A Code walk through by a NM Registered Architect for all spaces requiring a change of occupancy.

• Approval from P&Z Commission for any Conditional Use Permit.

• Approval from P&Z Commission for any Special Use Permit which include but are not limited to cemeteries, columbarium, crematory or mausoleum; churches; hospitals; mortuary or funeral home; nursing home or assisted living; residential treatment center or group home; school, college, or academy, trade schools whether privately or publicly owned; any other use which is institutional in nature.