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: Promoted event notification PDF | Description: Use this form to provide information on each promoted event in the City of Philadelphia. | Released: April 25, 2025 | 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: |