State law requires Individuals /Sole Proprietors to submit a copy of one of twelve documents that indicates authorized presence in the United States.  More information about the eligible documents as well as the State Law, the Legal Arizona Worker's Act, can be found on the Maricopa County Attorney's web site.  The City of Tempe will accept and process your application but will not issue a license until documentation has been received.

Please Note:    The Tax and License Division staff is glad to assist you in any way that we can.  Please understand that every effort is made to provide adequate and accurate information.   However, any verbal advice or information we give you is not binding on the City.   If you need a specific response to a tax code issue, we recommend that you submit your questions in writing to our Division, and maintain our written response for your records.
 

"Our mission is to provide quality service to all Tempe taxpayers, and administer the tax code in a fair and equitable manner."