Office of Financial Services
Special Collections - Licenses

Liquor License
An annual license fee is charged to businesses engaged in retail liquor sales or wholesale liquor distribution verified by the state. The Special License Section of the City Controllers Office collects fees and issues City licenses. Contact the Special License Section of the City Controllers Office at 1500 Marilla Street, 2DN, Monday through Friday, between 8:15 A.M. and 5:15 P.M. or call (214) 670-3438.

Motor Vehicle Escort License
A business providing motorcycle escort (i.e. funeral escort and oversized load escort) must obtain a Motor Vehicle Escort License for the business. The annual fee for the license is $160. Contact the Dallas Police Special Operations Division at (214) 670-1616 for an application and more information. To pay for an approved license, contact Special License Section of the City Controllers Office at 1500 Marilla Street, 2DN, Monday through Friday, between 8:15 A.M. and 5:15 P.M. or call (214) 670-3438.

Precious Metal Vendor
A license is required for vendors of precious metals. An annual fee of $245 is charged per precious metal vending location. To obtain an application for a Precious Metal Vendor License, call the Dallas Police Department (214) 670-8320 located at 1840 Chestnut. To pay for an approved license, visit the Special License Section of the City Controllers Office at 1500 Marilla Street, 2DN, Monday through Friday, between 8:15 A.M. and 5:15 P.M. or call (214) 670-3438.

Sexually Oriented Business License
An annual license fee of $750 is charged to businesses that are primarily sexually oriented. Applications must be approved by the Dallas Police Vice Control Division. The Special License Section of the City Controllers Office collects fees and issues licenses. Call the Dallas Police Vice Control Division at (214) 671-3230 for more information. To pick up an application and/or license, visit the Special License Section of the City Controllers Office at 1500 Marilla Street, 2DN, Monday through Friday, between 8:15 A.M. and 5:15 P.M. or call (214) 670-3438.