Apply for Kentucky Licenses and Permits

If you want to form an LLC for your business in Kentucky, there are several steps that need to be followed.  First, you will need to find an available name for the LLC, then file Articles of Organization, and creat an LLC agreement for your Kentucky LLC.  To find out more about how to form a limited liability company in Kentucky, please visit our Kentucky LLC page.

For the majority of business entities registration with the Secretary of State is mandatory. The State of Kentucky does not have a standardized business license, yet there are specific professions that need specialized licensure as in doctors, attorneys, etc., this can be verified with the Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development. Local municipalities have their own prerequisites in order to operate a business, you can discover what may be required of you in this regard by going to our Kentucky Business License webpage. The occupational license fee is normally a percentage of the annual net profit of the business.

The first step to gain a marriage license is to go to the County Clerk’s Office with your fiancé and apply. It is important to know that the marriage license is only valid for 30 days, after expiration reapplication is necessary along with paying the fee once more. The typical cost is approximately $35.50. Marriage can only take place between adults aged 18 years or more, those who are 16 years must have written consent of a guardian. There is no waiting period once the marriage license is issued. The ceremony must be solemnized by a civil official or a religious leader. Proper photo identification is mandatory at the time of application in conjunction with completely filling out the marriage license application form. Visit our Kentucky Marriage License page for information.