Business License - Racing
GENERAL INFORMATION:
- The State of Colorado requires a Major and/or Minor Business License issued by the Division of Racing Events to operate an Off-Track Betting Facility (OTB) or any other business-related to racing in Colorado.
- All Business Licenses are valid for three (3) years.
- Between renewal years, licensees will need to submit a validation card (DR 9020) to the Division of Racing every year.
HOW TO GET A LICENSE:
- Obtain a Business License by completing and submitting the required information and forms (found below) to the Division of Racing Events at 1707 Cole Blvd. Suite 350, Lakewood, CO 80401.
- CHECK THE STATUS OF YOUR LICENSE HERE.
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:
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Background Application Form - Racing
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Renewal Background Form - Racing
- Validation Card / Racing- required every year between 3-year renewal application periods
- Vehicle Registration Form- required every season for those who want vehicle access the restricted area (backside) of Arapahoe Park
FEES:
Original Minor Business Application Fee: $135
Renewal Minor Business Application Fee: $65
Original Key Individual with Major Business Fee: $75
Original Key Individual with Major Business Deposit: $225
Renewal Key Individual with Major Business Fee: $40
Renewal Key Individual with Major Business Deposit: $60
Renewal Minor Business Application Fee: $65
Original Key Individual with Major Business Fee: $75
Original Key Individual with Major Business Deposit: $225
Renewal Key Individual with Major Business Fee: $40
Renewal Key Individual with Major Business Deposit: $60
Business licenses are valid for three (3) years.
WHO NEEDS A MAJOR BUSINESS LICENSE?
Association OTB
Affiliated Business/OTB
Totalisator Company
Affiliated Business/OTB
Totalisator Company
WHO NEEDS A MINOR BUSINESS LICENSE?
| Concession Operator | Photo Finish Business | Training Track |
| Feed Supplier | Public Housing Kennel Facility | Tack Shop |
| Kennel Operator | Satellite Corporation | Video Operator |
| OTB Facility | Tip Sheet Operator (independent) | Other Support Services |
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