9 permits · verified 2026-10-10
What permits do you need to open a retail store in Comanche County Ok?
In short
A retail store in Comanche County Ok, OK has 2 permits that apply to every business of this type, plus 7 more that depend on your premises, signage or how you are set up. Comanche County Health Department (Oklahoma State Department of Health) charges $425 per plan review, separate from the license fee for the food establishment plan review (state-set fee, paid to the comanche county health department). 5 of the 9 are charged as a range or formula rather than a flat fee. Verified 2026-10-10 against the issuing agencies’ published fee schedules.
Permits particular to a retail store in Comanche County Ok
| Permit | Issuing agency | Fee | Renews | Last checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food Establishment Plan Review (STATE-SET fee, paid to the Comanche County Health Department)only if it applies to you | Comanche County Health Department (Oklahoma State Department of Health) | $425 per plan review, separate from the license fee | one-time, for each construction, conversion, remodel or change of establishment type | 2026-10-10 |
| County Zoning and Fire/Safety/Health Code Certificates for an Original ABLE Alcohol License (premises outside city limits)only if it applies to you | Comanche County Board of County Commissioners | 37A O.S. § 2-142 sets no fee for these certificates, and no fee is published on the county website; contact the Comanche County Board of County Commissioners office, 315 SW 5th Street, Lawton, for any current charge. | issued for each original ABLE license application; the county acts within 20 days of a written application and issues within 10 days after all final inspections | 2026-10-10 |
| Food Establishment License (state license, STATE-SET fee; apply through the Comanche County Health Department) | Comanche County Health Department (Oklahoma State Department of Health) | STATE-SET (OAC 310:250-3-1, as amended effective September 11, 2022; OSDH Form 543, revised 5/29/25). Food service, manufacturing or wholesale, and mobile (Form 543 type 45 M): new license $425; renewal $335; $375 if 30-89 days late. A license not renewed within 90 days is ineligible for renewal and pays the $425 initial fee. Seasonal (180 consecutive days) $250. State-operated, non-profit or health facility not meeting fee-exempt status: $175 new, $125 renewal, $150 late renewal. | annual; a seasonal license is valid for 180 consecutive days | 2026-10-10 |
Fees shown as a range or formula are set that way by the issuing agency — we do not average them into a single number.
Local permits that apply to every type of business in Comanche County Ok
| Permit | Issuing agency | Fee | Renews | Last checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Floodplain Discovery, Floodplain Development Permit and Certificate of Compliance (unincorporated Comanche County)only if it applies to you | Comanche County Office of Floodplain Management / Floodplain Authority | Varies — formula on the Comanche County Ok page | per project; the permit expires if no work is commenced within 1 year of the date of issuance | 2026-10-10 |
Fees shown as a range or formula are set that way by the issuing agency — we do not average them into a single number.
OK registrations that apply to every type of business
| Permit | Issuing agency | Fee | Renews | Last checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certificate of Incorporationonly if it applies to you | Oklahoma Secretary of State, Business Filing Department | Varies — formula on the OK page | perpetual — a domestic corporation files no recurring state report at all | 2026-09-04 |
| Articles of Organization (LLC)only if it applies to you | Oklahoma Secretary of State, Business Filing Department | $100 one-time filing | perpetual, but an annual certificate is due every year | 2026-09-04 |
| Annual Certificate (LLC) / No Recurring Filing (domestic corporation)only if it applies to you | Oklahoma Secretary of State, Business Filing Department | Varies — formula on the OK page | annual for an LLC, on the anniversary of its formation date | 2026-09-04 |
| Sales Tax Permit | Oklahoma Tax Commission | $20 for the primary location; $10 for each additional one | 3 years, then expires outright rather than renewing automatically | 2026-09-04 |
| General Business License — Oklahoma Department of Commerce Positiononly if it applies to you | Oklahoma Secretary of State, Business Filing Department | No fee | not applicable | 2026-09-04 |
Fees shown as a range or formula are set that way by the issuing agency — we do not average them into a single number.
How much does it actually cost to permit a retail store in Comanche County Ok?
There is no single figure, and any site quoting one is rounding away the part that matters. Of the 9 records listed for a retail store in Comanche County Ok, OK, 2 apply to every business of this type and 7 are conditional. Adding every fee on the page together would overstate what most operators pay, because it would include permits they never need.
Of the 2 that always apply, 1 carry a flat fee, coming to $20.00. That is a floor, not a total. 5 of the 9 are charged as a range or a formula set by the issuing agency, and 1 has no fee published at all. The ones particular to this business that vary:
County Zoning and Fire/Safety/Health Code Certificates for an Original ABLE Alcohol License (premises outside city limits): 37A O.S. § 2-142 sets no fee for these certificates, and no fee is published on the county website; contact the Comanche County Board of County Commissioners office, 315 SW 5th Street, Lawton, for any current charge.
Food Establishment License (state license, STATE-SET fee; apply through the Comanche County Health Department): STATE-SET (OAC 310:250-3-1, as amended effective September 11, 2022; OSDH Form 543, revised 5/29/25). Food service, manufacturing or wholesale, and mobile (Form 543 type 45 M): new license $425; renewal $335; $375 if 30-89 days late. A license not renewed within 90 days is ineligible for renewal and pays the $425 initial fee. Seasonal (180 consecutive days) $250. State-operated, non-profit or health facility not meeting fee-exempt status: $175 new, $125 renewal, $150 late renewal.
The other 3 variable fees belong to permits that apply to every type of business here; their formulas are set out on the Comanche County Ok permits page and the OK state page.
Which offices issue these permits in Comanche County Ok?
Permits for a retail store in Comanche County Ok, OK come from 5 separate offices: Comanche County Health Department (Oklahoma State Department of Health), Comanche County Board of County Commissioners, Comanche County Office of Floodplain Management / Floodplain Authority, Oklahoma Secretary of State, Business Filing Department, Oklahoma Tax Commission. No single office issues them all, which is why an opening means filing in several places rather than one.
- Comanche County Health Department (Oklahoma State Department of Health)Issues 2 permits on this page: Food Establishment Plan Review (STATE-SET fee, paid to the Comanche County Health Department), Food Establishment License (state license, STATE-SET fee; apply through the Comanche County Health Department)1010 South Sheridan, Lawton, OK 73501 · (580) 248-5890oklahoma.gov/health/locations/county-health-departments/comanche-county-health-department.html
- Comanche County Board of County CommissionersIssues 1 permit on this page: County Zoning and Fire/Safety/Health Code Certificates for an Original ABLE Alcohol License (premises outside city limits)315 SW 5th Street, Lawton, OK 73501www.comanchecountyok.gov
- Comanche County Office of Floodplain Management / Floodplain AuthorityIssues 1 permit on this page: Floodplain Discovery, Floodplain Development Permit and Certificate of Compliance (unincorporated Comanche County)315 SW 5th Street, Suite 107, Lawton, OK 73501 · (580) 355-0535www.comanchecountyok.gov/216/Floodplain-Management
- Oklahoma Secretary of State, Business Filing DepartmentIssues 4 permits on this page: Certificate of Incorporation, Articles of Organization (LLC), Annual Certificate (LLC) / No Recurring Filing (domestic corporation), General Business License — Oklahoma Department of Commerce Position421 NW 13th Street, Suite 210, Oklahoma City, OK 73103 · (405) 521-3912www.sos.ok.gov/business/default.aspx
- Oklahoma Tax CommissionIssues 1 permit on this page: Sales Tax Permit300 N Broadway Avenue, Oklahoma City, OK 73102oklahoma.gov/tax/businesses/sales-use-tax.html
What does a retail store need in Comanche County Ok that other businesses do not?
Shared with other businesses in Comanche County Ok
- Food Establishment Plan Review (STATE-SET fee, paid to the Comanche County Health Department) — Comanche County Health Department (Oklahoma State Department of Health), $425 per plan review, separate from the license fee, one-time, for each construction, conversion, remodel or change of establishment type. Also required for restaurants and coffee shops; what it involves is set out on the restaurants page.
- County Zoning and Fire/Safety/Health Code Certificates for an Original ABLE Alcohol License (premises outside city limits) — Comanche County Board of County Commissioners, 37A O.S. § 2-142 sets no fee for these certificates, and no fee is published on the county website; contact the Comanche County Board of County Commissioners office, 315 SW 5th Street, Lawton, for any current charge., issued for each original ABLE license application; the county acts within 20 days of a written application and issues within 10 days after all final inspections. Also required for restaurants; what it involves is set out on the restaurants page.
- Food Establishment License (state license, STATE-SET fee; apply through the Comanche County Health Department) — Comanche County Health Department (Oklahoma State Department of Health), STATE-SET (OAC 310:250-3-1, as amended effective September 11, 2022; OSDH Form 543, revised 5/29/25). Food service, manufacturing or wholesale, and mobile (Form 543 type 45 M): new license $425; renewal $335; $375 if 30-89 days late. A license not renewed within 90 days is ineligible for renewal and pays the $425 initial fee. Seasonal (180 consecutive days) $250. State-operated, non-profit or health facility not meeting fee-exempt status: $175 new, $125 renewal, $150 late renewal., annual; a seasonal license is valid for 180 consecutive days. Also required for restaurants, coffee shops and food trucks; what it involves is set out on the food trucks page.
The other 1 local permit in the tables apply to every type of business in Comanche County Ok, OK; what each one involves is set out on the Comanche County Ok permits page. The 5 state-level registrations apply to every type of business across OK and are covered on the OK state page.
How does a retail store compare with other businesses in Comanche County Ok?
The closest match is a restaurant, which shares 3 of these permits. A restaurant needs Temporary Food Establishment License (events; STATE-SET fee, through the Comanche County Health Department), Certified Food Protection Manager (optional, not mandatory) and Food Establishment License, which a retail store does not.
| Business | Its own permits | Shared with a retail store | Only a retail store needs | Only it needs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Restaurants | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Coffee shops | 5 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| Food trucks | 4 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| Auto repair shops | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1 |
| Childcare centres | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1 |
| Contractors and trades | 5 | 0 | 3 | 5 |
| Fitness studios | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Salons and barbers | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1 |
| Veterinary clinics | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1 |
Sources
Sources for the permits shared with other businesses are listed with their explanations on the restaurants page and food trucks page. Sources for the permits that apply to every type of business are listed on the Comanche County Ok permits page and the OK state page. Confirmed by Editorial Team.
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