Permits and Licenses
Yard Sale Permits
Taxicab Driver's License
Taxicab Driver's License
Yard sale permits can be obtained at the Police Department Records Bureau. The fee is $10. You will be given a copy of the ordinance regarding yard sales and will be required to sign the form stating that you will abide by these rules. There will be a three-day limit. There is also a one sale per month / per person limit regardless of the address. There will be no sales between November 15 and March 1.
Taxicab Driver's License
Taxicab Driver's License
Taxicab Driver's License
Taxicab Driver's Licenses can be obtained at the Police Department Records Bureau. The fee is $30 per year. The replacement of a lost license is $20.
Taxicab Business License
Taxicab Driver's License
Taxicab Business License
Taxicab Business Licenses can be obtained at the Police Department Records Bureau. The fee is $100 per year per cab.
Street Vendor License
Street Blocking / Parade Permit
Taxicab Business License
Street Vendor Licenses can be obtained at the Police Department Records Bureau. The fee is $100 per year
Itinerant Vendor License
Street Blocking / Parade Permit
Street Blocking / Parade Permit
Itinerant Vendor Licenses can be obtained at the Police Department Records Bureau. The fee is $100 per year
Street Blocking / Parade Permit
Street Blocking / Parade Permit
Street Blocking / Parade Permit
There is no fee but a permit must be obtained at the Police Department Records Bureau. The permit must be obtained at least 10 days prior to the date of the event.
Golf Cart Inspections/Permits
Golf Cart Inspections/Permits
Golf Cart Inspections/Permits
Golf Cart Inspections/Permits can be obtained at the Police Department Records Bureau. The fee is $10. Golf Cart Inspections will only be done Monday thru Friday from 8am to 2pm, weekends available by appointment. Appointments can be made by calling the Records Bureau at (740) 354-1311. Golf Cart requirements can be found by clicking here.
Engineering Department
Golf Cart Inspections/Permits
Golf Cart Inspections/Permits
The Portsmouth Engineering Department issues the following permits: Building, Electric, Plumbing, Sewer, Sign, Demolition, and Contractor Licensing.
Please contact the Engineering Department at (740) 354-7557 for these permits.
Service Department
Golf Cart Inspections/Permits
Service Department
The Portsmouth City Service Department issues the following permits: Dumpsters, McKinley Pool rental, Campground rental and the riverfront.
Please contact the Service Department at (740) 354-7766 for these permits.
Police services
Property/Residence Checks
Community Training/Speaking
Community Training/Speaking
Conducted during your vacation or during other times of need.
Community Training/Speaking
Community Training/Speaking
Community Training/Speaking
We conduct various training within the community. If you would like a certain topic discussed for your group, please contact us.
Special Duty Officers
Community Training/Speaking
Business Security Assessments
If you are hosting a special event and need an officer present, we can help. There is a fee for this service.
Business Security Assessments
Business Security Assessments
Business Security Assessments
We offer security and vulnerability assessments for your business or church.
Traffic Complaints
Business Security Assessments
Suspicious Activity
If you have a complaint about vehicles committing traffic violations in your neighborhood, contact us, we can assist.
Suspicious Activity
Business Security Assessments
Suspicious Activity
If you notice something or someone is out of place, contact the police department immediately. See something, say something.
Business Contact Update
If you are a new business or just need to update your callout information, please call so that we may have the most current information.
The attached form can also be filled out and returned to the Police Department Records Bureau or emailed to: info@portsmouthohpd.gov
Business Contact Update Form 2023 (pdf)
DownloadTraffic Crash Reports
Traffic Crash Reports Online
Download your traffic crash reports from CRASHDOCS for $4.00 per report
Prescription Drop Box
Prescription Drop Box
This is used for collection of unused or expired medications. It is available Monday through Friday from 8 am to 4 pm. It is located in the basement of the Municipal Building by Police Records. This is the safe way for us to collect and destroy any medications