Register with the City of Philadelphia

Many professionals, and their employers, are responsible for registering with the City of Philadelphia and obtaining licenses to conduct business operations. Our catalog of licenses is available online. You can find descriptions and applications for each license, and can browse alphabetically or by business activity.

Permits & Certificates

Permits or certificates may also be required for certain activities, especially for construction. See our section on Permits and Certificates for more detail, or browse our catalog of permits & certificates.