Amusement Machine Operators are businesses that provide card-operated, coin-operated or electronically-operated music or amusement (game) machines. 

Code

Tempe City Code §5-1

Step One: Have the following documents ready or in process before applying

• A Transaction Privilege Tax (TPT or sales tax) License is required and must be renewed annually for the business

The Amusement Transaction Privilege Tax is due on the gross revenues for operating or conducting theaters, movies, operas, shows of any type or nature, exhibitions, concerts, carnivals, circuses, amusement parks, menageries, fairs, races, contests, games, billiard or pool parlors, bowling alleys, skating rinks, tennis courts, golf courses, video games, pinball machines, public dances, dance halls, sports events, jukeboxes, batting and driving ranges, animal rides, or any other business charging admission for exhibition, amusement, or entertainment.

Apply, File & Pay Transaction Privilege Tax at AZTaxes.gov

Step Two: A Tempe Amusement Machine Operator License is required and must be renewed annually for the business and must include an application for the following to be complete:  

• the business where the machine is located

If you need a Tempe Regulatory License, you will need to renew before January 1 each year.

BUSINESS APPLICATION 

RENEW A LICENSE 

CLICK HERE FOR TRAINING VIDEOS ON USING THE ACA LICENSING PORTAL

Fees

$20 annually per machine, pro-rated quarterly if a machine is newly licensed after each calendar quarter

We accept Visa, Mastercard, Discover, American Express by phone or in-person

We accept check by mail or in-person.  We do not accept cash.

Application Processing Time

30 days (from time all documents received)

Step One: :  Confirm the following documents have no changes and, if there are changes, submit documentation to Tempe Tax & License for:

• A Transaction Privilege Tax (TPT or sales tax) License is required and must be renewed annually for the business before January 1 if the business sells products or accessories

Renew, File & Pay Transaction Privilege Tax at AZTaxes.gov link below:

Step Two: A Tempe Amusement Machine Operator License is required and must be renewed annually for the business.

If you need a Tempe Regulatory License, you will need to renew before January 1 each year.  Click the button below to reach Tempe Tax & License to renew:

CLICK HERE FOR TRAINING VIDEOS ON USING THE ACA LICENSING PORTAL

Renewal Fees

$20 annually per machine due before January 1 each year

We accept Visa, Mastercard, Discover, American Express by phone or in-person

We accept check by mail or in-person.  We do not accept cash.

Late Penalty Fee

$4 per machine per month late

Renewal Processing Time

Less than 30 days (from time all documents received or if there are no changes)

New License Fees

$20 annually per machine, pro-rated quarterly if a machine is newly licensed after each calendar quarter

We accept Visa, Mastercard, Discover, American Express by phone or in-person

We accept check by mail or in-person.  We do not accept cash.

Renewal License Fees

$20 annually per machine due before January 1 each year

We accept Visa, Mastercard, Discover, American Express by phone or in-person

We accept check by mail or in-person.  We do not accept cash.

Late Penalty Fee

$4 per machine per month late

Application Processing Time for New Applications

30 days (from time all documents received)

Requirement to Renew Annually

Tempe Amusement Machine Operator Licenses expire annually by December 31. It is unlawful to operate an Amusement Machine business in Tempe with an expired license.  Renewal applications must be filed before a license expires.

Requirement to Pay Taxes

Double check your Transaction Privilege Tax (TPT or sales tax) to stay on the tax payment schedule established with the Arizona Department of Revenue. You must submit your required filings on-time on the 20th of each month for the previous month's revenues.  You must also renew your Transaction Privilege Tax every year before January 1 . You can access your account online at AZTaxes.gov link here:

Requirement to Keep Contact Information Up to Date

If an owner's information changes, the licensee must contact Tempe Tax & License to make the updates.  If there is a new owner being added to the license, then a new application for that person is required.  There is no charge for the application. 

Requirement to Display Tempe License Sticker On Each Amusement Machine

It shall be unlawful to have a device subject to this license available for use at any place of business within the City unless a valid license is affixed to the device. Both the owner of the taxable device and the owner of the business upon whose premises such device is located within the City shall be guilty of a separate misdemeanor for each day the taxable device is there located without a valid license.

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