Skip to main content

Entertainment business license materials

The Department of Licenses and Inspections (L&I) issues licenses to those operating entertainment businesses. These licenses include: Amusement License, Special Assembly Occupancy License, Bingo License, Small Games of Chance License, Carnival License.

You can apply for these licenses online or take your application to the Permit and License Center in the MSB Concourse. Do not mail applications.

Name Description Released Format
Name: Amusement license application PDF Description: Application for a license to hold amusement activities in the City. Released: November 14, 2022 Format:
Name: Carnival license application PDF Description: Application for a carnival license. Released: March 1, 2024 Format:
Name: PA bingo license application PDF Description: Application to hold a bingo game in Philadelphia. Released: February 7, 2024 Format:
Name: PA bingo license information sheet PDF Description: Instructions to apply for a bingo license as well as rules related to hosting bingo games. Released: February 8, 2024 Format:
Name: PA bingo license renewal information sheet PDF Description: Instructions on how to renew a bingo license. Released: February 8, 2024 Format:
Name: Promoter registration application PDF Description: Application for a license to become a registered promoter in the City of Philadelphia. Released: November 15, 2022 Format:
Name: Small games of chance license application PDF Description: Application form for small games of chance licenses, including limited engagement license. Released: October 26, 2021 Format:
Name: Special assembly occupancy license application PDF Description: Application for a license to operate certain events and attractions in the City of Philadelphia. Released: November 14, 2022 Format:
Name: Special assembly occupancy license posting notice PDF Description: This notice must be posted for new and renewed special assembly occupancy license applications. Released: May 10, 2024 Format:

Top