Cigarette / Tobacco / Nicotine / Vapor

Any person selling cigarettes, tobacco products, vapor products, or alternative nicotine products must have a valid retail permit.

All tobacco licensing will be applied for through the State of Iowa

Cigarette/Tobacco/Nicotine/Vapor License Holders in Scott County

All permits expire annually on June 30th. A new application must be submitted every year.

PDF icon TOBACCO LICENSE HOLDERS FY25 FOR WEB.pdf

How do I get a retail permit to sell tobacco cigarettes and other tobacco products in unincorporated Scott County?

All tobacco licensing will be applied for through the State of Iowa, who will return to our office.

All applicants apply online through this site: https://revenue.iowa.gov/permits-licensing/cigarette-tobacco-nicotine-vapor/get-retailer-permit

Only online applications accepted effective July 1, 2025. No more paper applications.

For complete information on cigarette, tobacco, nicotine & vapor tax and permit, visit: