Automated Kiosk means an interactive device that is installed within a retail space at which used consumer electronic devices are sold, traded, recycled or otherwise received by a person.

Consumer electronic device means any portable electronic or digital device designed to be purchased and used by end users or consumers for daily, non-commercial purposes.

Examples include but are not limited to:

• cellular phones
• touch-screen tablets
• laptop computers
• smart watches
• digital media players

Code

Tempe City Code 16A-30 to 16A-39

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

Retail activity includes the sale of any tangible personal property, including items such as cell phones, digital media players, tablets, game devices, electronic equipment, etc.

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

• A LeadsOnline account number must be provided.  Tempe Police will verify at time of background check that account is set up. Click logo below to set up:

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

• the automated kiosk business

• each individual owner

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

BUSINESS APPLICATION

OWNER APPLICATION

RENEW A LICENSE 

CLICK HERE FOR TRAINING VIDEOS ON USING THE ACA LICENSING PORTAL

Step Three: Fingerprints are required for all applicants so a background investigation can be completed by Tempe Police Dept.  

Click Here to download City of Tempe Fingerprint Packet

The City of Tempe Code requires that all applicants must submit fingerprints to Tempe Police.

Fingerprints may be obtained at any fingerprinting service company in the United States. Tempe Police Department offers fingerprint services to business license applicants free of charge. To check availability, please call Tempe PD Licensing Unit 480-350-5300. Please ensure you are following the proper procedure to submit the fingerprints. Refer to the City of Tempe Fingerprint Packet for further information.

Required items are as follows:

USDOJ FBI Fingerprint Card, FD258, blue and white in color.

$22 fingerprint fee (in the form of a cashier’s check or money order, made out to Arizona Dept of Public Safety) must be submitted with each person’s fingerprint card.

Licensing Fingerprint Form (this is on the first page of the fingerprint packet, and needs to be filled out by the fingerprint technician).

Enclose all items into a sealed envelope that can be mailed or dropped off to Tempe Police Department at the below address.

Mailed to:

Tempe Police Department

Attn: Licensing Unit

120 E. 5th St., Tempe, AZ 85281

Questions on fingerprinting? Please call 480-350-5300

Fees

$500 application fee per machine (non-refundable) 

$500 annually per machine

Total: $1,000 total for new license per machine

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

30-45 days (from time all documents received)

New license application is forwarded to:

Tempe Police Department

Tempe Fire Department

Tempe Building Safety

Tempe Planning

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 any products or accessories

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

Step Two: A Tempe Automated Kiosk Operator License is required annually for the business and must include an application for any "new" owners to be complete.

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

Step Three: At Renewal, fingerprints and background checks are required for all "new" owners which are submitted to Tempe Police Dept.  Returning owners do not need to resubmit fingerprints and background checks each year.

Suggested Fingerprinting Locations:

AZ Livescan  602-246-3444

SecureOne   480-500-7309

Community Wellness and Safety of Arizona  480-892-4295

$22 fingerprint fee with each fingerprint card per person (by cashier’s check or money order to: Arizona Dept of Public Safety)

Mailed to:

Tempe Police Department

Attn: Licensing Unit

120 E. 5th St., Tempe, AZ 85281

Questions on fingerprinting? 480-350-5300

Renewal Fees

$500 Annual license fee per machine (due by 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.

Renewal Processing Time

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

New owner applications are forwarded to:

Tempe Police Department

New License Fees

$500 application fee per machine (non-refundable) 

$500 annually per machine

Total: $1,000 total for new license per machine

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

$500 Annual license fee per machine (due by 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

$0 

Application Processing Time for New Applications

30-45 days (from time all documents received)

New Applications, for new license or renewal, require fingerprints and background checks for all owners 

Suggested Fingerprinting Locations:

AZ Livescan  602-246-3444

SecureOne   480-500-7309

Community Wellness and Safety of Arizona  480-892-4295

$22 fingerprint fee with each fingerprint card per person (by cashier’s check or money order to: Arizona Dept of Public Safety)

Mailed to:

Tempe Police Department

Attn: Licensing Unit

120 E. 5th St., Tempe, AZ 85281

Questions on fingerprinting? 480-350-5300

Requirement to Renew Annually

Tempe Automated Kiosk Operator Licenses expire on December 31. It is unlawful to operate an Automated Kiosk 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 the AZTaxes.gov link below:

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 as well as the fingerprint and background check process.  There is no charge for the application.  There will be a fee for submitting new fingerprinting to Tempe Police for the background check.  

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