Riverside City Clerk
Looking to start a new business in Riverside?

Opening and licensing a new business in Riverside is an exciting prospect. In most cases the Director of Planning and Economic Development is your first point of contact and can expertly assist you with this endeavor. Please view those pages under Development and Codes.

If you are an existing contractor or craftsman, you've come to the right spot. Please read below for additional information.

Is the process for obtaining a General Contractor's License to work in Riverside, when one's business is licensed outside of Riverside, different from the standard business licensing process?
Yes. This process starts with the City Clerk. Please contact the City Clerk at (816) 741-3993 or cityclerk@riversidemo.com. This licensing fee is $84.00 yearly (and pro-rated on a quarterly basis). A Certificate of Workers' Compensation Insurance coverage is required and if you are exempt, an "Affidavit of Exemption" must be completed and notarized. Please see the City Clerk for the form and notarization. The form is also available in the Development & Codes area of the Document Center.

Is the process for obtaining a Craftsman (Subcontractor's) license different?
Yes. Craftsmen require permits which are available through the Codes Officer available at (816) 741-1993 or CodesOfficer@RiversideMo.com.

What are the licensing fees?
Licensing fees vary greatly and are pro-rated on a quarterly basis. A complete listing of fees can be found on this web site on the Development & Codes Department's Municipal Codes pages and Business Licenses pages. Fees range from $10 - $924

Where can I find a complete listing of requirements?
For a complete listing of requirements, please see Municipal Codes, Chapter 605: Business Licenses