Monday 8 AM – 6 PM
Tuesday 8 AM – 4:30 PM
Wednesday 9 AM – 4:30 PM
Thursday 8 AM – 4:30 PM
Friday 8 AM – 1 PM
Business License
The City of Portsmouth does not require a business license. However, the State of New Hampshire issues business licenses.
Applications may be obtained from the New Hampshire Secretary of State at 603-271-3242 or via the web at www.state.nh.us/sos.
Bowling & Billiards Application
In order to maintain a billiard room or bowling alley in Portsmouth, you are required to obtain a Billiards/Bowling license. You can find the application for this license below. Also, read the relevant ordinance for further information about requirements, hour of operation, and penalties (Chapter 6, Article II).
Amusement Games Application
If you wish to engage in the business of owning an establishment which contains coin operated amusement games, then you are required to apply for an Amusement Games license, which you can find below. Also, please read the associated city ordinance (Chapter 6, Article IV).
Meeting Calendar
Driving Directions to City Hall
- From the South: I-95 North to Exit 4
- From the North: I-95 South to Exit 5
- From the West: Spaulding Turnpike (Route 16) OR 101 West to I-95 North
- From the Portsmouth Traffic Circle
- Take Route 1 Bypass North
- Take 2nd Exit onto Maplewood Avenue and turn right
- Go through 3 sets of lights
- At 4th set take a left on to State Street
- Go through 1 set of lights
- At 2nd set take a right onto Pleasant Street
- After Citizens Bank take a right onto Junkins Avenue
- City Hall is at the top of t