Sales Tax License — Colorado (DOR)
Colorado restaurants must obtain a state sales tax license from the Department of Revenue (home-rule cities like Denver also require their own).
What it is. The Colorado state sales tax license to collect and remit sales tax. It covers state and state-collected jurisdictions only; home-rule cities (e.g., Denver) require a separate city license.
Who issues it. Colorado Department of Revenue (DOR) (State layer).
When you need it. Before selling taxable meals.
How to apply. Apply online through the Colorado DOR.
Fees. Per DOR — see source (⟢ VERIFY).
What SpoonSeal tracks. The document(s) you upload for this requirement, with automatic renewal/expiration tracking (Current, Due Soon, Expired). Where the city publishes health-inspection results (e.g., NYC and Chicago), SpoonSeal syncs them automatically; elsewhere they can be added manually.
References
- Colorado DOR, How to Apply for a Colorado Sales Tax License — https://tax.colorado.gov/how-to-apply-for-a-colorado-sales-tax-license — Official source last checked: 2026-07-02
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Get started free →This guide is informational and not legal advice. Always confirm current requirements with the official agency linked above.