Going Out of Business

A Going Out of Business Permit must be obtained when a business, in such a manner, as to reasonably cause the public to believe that upon disposal of the stock or goods, will cease operation.

Permits are issued for 60 continuous days, including weekends and holidays. Permits are neither transferable nor refundable. The following are required to obtain a permit.

  • A completed application
  • A full inventory
  • Fee of $50.00 by cash or certified funds 
  • Verification that all Personal Property taxes are paid
  • A copy of advertisements used in the media which include the necessary verbiage
  • Surrender of any applicable City Occupational License

Failure to comply with these requirements constitutes a second-degree misdemeanor. The State Attorney General's Office will enforce non-compliance.

Click here to view an Application for a Going Out of Business Permit. (Note: This file requires Adobe® Acrobat™ Reader to view.)

Click here to view the checklist for a Going Out of Business Permit. (Note: This file requires Adobe® Acrobat™ Reader to view.)