The next step to get your business running is to obtain all the necessary licenses. Click on your business type for a list of specific licenses and requirements.

Mobile Food Service or Retail Food Establishment 

To acquire a Food Service License in the State of Ohio and within Butler County, you must fill out the following forms and applications. These applications are returned to the Butler County General Health District by mail, sent to the address on the right side of the page.

  1. Facility Layout and Equipment Review Plan
  2. Apply for Temporary Food Service License
  3. Apply for a Mobile Food Service or Retail Food Establishment License
  4. Ohio Food Safety Certification

Check out the Butler County General Health District’s requirements on their Fees, Forms, and Applications page under “Food Service Operations”.

Check out the Butler County General Health District’s Food Service Establishment Fees for 2021 (on page 7).

Tattoo or Body Art Establishment

The Butler County General Health District requires that all Tattoo or Body Art establishments obtain an annual license. Contact the Butler County General Health District for more information.

Check out the Butler County General Health District’s Body Art Establishment Fees for 2021 (on page 8).

Nail or Hair Salon

Before opening your business you must obtain all applicable licenses required by the State of Ohio.

Check out the Ohio State Cosmetology and Barber site for more information