If you are interested in conducting business in Fairfax County, you must first obtain a license. Licenses and registrations issued by the Regulation and Licensing Branch are listed below. For more information contact Licensing or call 703-324-5966, TTY 711.

Where to Apply
Applications are made in person at -
Fairfax County Regulation and Licensing Branch
12000 Government Center Parkway
Suite 127
Fairfax
Directions

Hours of Operation
8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Applicants may be required to:
• be fingerprinted
• be photographed
• provide a driving record
• provide personal information under oath

The Regulation and Licensing Branch issues licenses for:
• peddlers
• solicitors
• promoters
• canvassers
• pawnbrokers
• precious metals and gems dealers
• massage establishments and therapists
• going out of business
• taxicab drivers

The Branch also:
• issues registrations for towing companies engaged in trespass towing
• regulates the operation of taxicabs within Fairfax County
• issues operator certificates for taxicabs
• provides staff support to the Trespass Towing Advisory Board