Controller's Office
Special Collections - Licenses

Amusement Center License
An annual license fee is charged for each coin-operated center approved by the Dallas Police Vice Control Division. The fee is based on $8 per coin-operated machine. 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.

Beer License
An annual license fee is charged to businesses engaged in retail beer sales or wholesale beer distribution approved 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.

Billiard Hall License
An annual license fee of $30 per regulated billiard table is charged to businesses operated for profit (excludes coin-operated tables) approved by the Dallas Police Vice Control Division. 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.

Chauffeur License
Persons operating a motorcycle as an escort for hire (i.e., funeral escort and oversized load escort) must obtain an annual chauffeur license. The annual fee for a chauffeur license is $50. Contact the Dallas Police Special Operations Division at (214) 670-1616 for an application and more information. 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.

Coin Operated Machines
An annual license tax is charged for each state-taxed amusement coin-operated machine in the City of Dallas. To obtain a 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.

Dance Hall License
An annual license fee is charged to businesses operating a place where dancing is permitted (contingent on approval from Dallas Police Vice Control Division). 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 Licenses 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.

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.