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Do I need a privledge license?

Due to recent state legislation eliminating the ability of municipalities to assess privilege license taxes, the City of Burlington has changed its licensing process and schedule.

Existing Businesses:
As of June 30, 2015, businesses will no longer need a license, with the exception of beer/wine privilege license holders.

New Businesses:
At this time, the city will discontinue issuing new privilege licenses.
Zoning and Building requirements still apply to all businesses.

Exceptions:
Businesses that hold beer/wine privilege or taxi-cab licenses are not affected by the new state legislation and must still hold a license to operate in Burlington.

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1. How do I obtain a marriage license?: Marriage License:
Register of Deeds
118 W. Harden Street
Graham, NC 27253
336-570-6565

2. How do I register to vote?: Register To Vote:
Board of Elections
115 S. Maple St.
Graham NC 27253
336-570-6755

3. How do I obtain a birth certificate?: Birth Certificate:
Register of Deeds
118 W. Harden Street
Graham, NC 27253
336-570-6565

4. Do I need a privledge license?

Due to recent state legislation eliminating the ability of municipalities to assess privilege license taxes, the City of Burlington has changed its licensing process and schedule.

Existing Businesses:
As of June 30, 2015, businesses will no longer need a license, with the exception of beer/wine privilege license holders.

New Businesses:
At this time, the city will discontinue issuing new privilege licenses.
Zoning and Building requirements still apply to all businesses.

Exceptions:
Businesses that hold beer/wine privilege or taxi-cab licenses are not affected by the new state legislation and must still hold a license to operate in Burlington.