Business Permits

Permit Information

Permits are required for certain types of businesses. Departments, contacts, and phone numbers for businesses that may require additional permits include:

  • Detective / Private Investigator Permits
    Department of Criminal Justice
    Norfolk, VA 23510
    Phone: 804-786-4700
  • Pawnbrokers Permits
    Norfolk Circuit Court
    Norfolk, VA 23510
    Phone: 757-769-8539
  • Pawnbrokers Surety Bond
    Norfolk Circuit Court
    Norfolk, VA 23510
    Phone: 757-769-8539
  • Peddlers Permits
    Zoning Department
    Norfolk, VA 23510
    Phone: 757-664-4752                                               
  • Precious Metals Bond
    Commissioner of the Revenue
    Norfolk, VA 23510
    Phone: 757-664-7886
  • Precious Metals Permits
    Norfolk Police Department
    Norfolk, VA 23502
    Phone: 757-664-7031
  • Taxicabs (Approval)
    Norfolk Police Department
    Norfolk, VA 23510
    Phone: 757-441-2215
  • Tow Trucks Liability Insurance (Issue proof)
    Commissioner of the Revenue
    Norfolk, VA 23510
    Phone: 757-664-7886