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All applications must be submitted to the City of Covington Tax Collector for approval. License applications should be submitted at least two weeks before planned beginning of operation so that all of the following procedures can be completed.

Applications must be reviewed and approved by each of the following:

OCCUPATIONAL LICENSE DEPARTMENT (985) 898-4730
a. St. Tammany Parish Health Unit (985) 893-6296 –
All persons who shall be engaged in manufacturing, processing, distributing, serving, selling or offering for sale, prepared food, beverages, liquors, milk or milk products for human consumption, must obtain a written permit issued by the St. Tammany Parish Health Unit.

b. Planning & Zoning Department (985) 898-4730 –
1. Confirm with this office that your chosen location is properly zoned for the type of business you are planning to open.
2. Confirm with this office if you will be required to: purchase a building permit, meet landscaping requirements, meet signage requirements, meet parking requirements, obtain Fire Marshall approval

c. Liquor, Wine or Beer License Requirements
1. City license applications – Occupational License Dept. (985) 898-4730
2. Affidavit of publication in the St. Tammany Farmer, inserted twice
3. Health Department permit from St. Tammany Health Unit (985) 892-8181
4. Police check by the Covington Police Department (application through Occupational License Dept.)
5. State Alcohol and Tobacco Control Office (985) 871-8327 – check with this office for state license requirements

After all procedures are completed and your license application is approved, the license will be mailed to you. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact:

Karen Whiteside (985) 898-4725 , City of Covington Deputy Tax Collector, Occupational License Department, Covington City Hall, 609 N. Columbia St., Monday – Friday, 8:30am-4:30pm

Additional Information: State of Louisiana Sales Tax Office (985) 893-6277, St. Tammany Parish Sales Tax Office (985) 892-8181, Federal Tax I.D. Number – IRS 800-829-3676, State Fire Marshall (225) 925-4920

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New Occupational License
Renewal of Occupational License #

Expires 12/31 of Every Year. Delinquent March 1 of Every Year.
Federal Employer ID Number State Sales Tax Number Parish Sales Tax Number
Taxpayer Name: Phone Number: ( )
D/B/A:
Mailing Address: City, State, and Zip Code:
Physical Location: Email Address:
Type of Organization (Please Circle): Individual Partnership Corporation Non-Profit LLC Other _______

Name: Title: SSN
Resident Address: Phone:
Name: Title: SSN
Resident Address: Phone:
Name: Title: SSN
Resident Address: Phone:

Name and Address of Agent for Service of Process:
Date Business Started/Acquired at THIS LOCATION: Number of Locations in Louisiana:

Nature and description of Business:

Signature of Applicant: Title
Signature of Preparer (if different from above):

Date of Application

TEMPORARY LICENSE FEES
January - June $50.00, July - December $25.00

Minimum Renewal $50.00 (Annualization Due After 40 Days)

Provide information on owner(s), officers and/or partners

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