Business licenses

We can help you complete licensing requirements for your Minneapolis business.

Upcoming public hearings

See upcoming public hearings. You can also find applications before the City Council for approval.
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General information

We share checklists, definitions and resources for your license application.

Alcohol and tobacco

We provide applications and forms for alcohol and tobacco businesses.

Animal-related businesses

Animal-related businesses need a license from the City.

Body art, massage and tanning

We list the applications for new body art, massage and tanning business licenses.

Contractors

You can apply for trade, contractor and skilled industry licenses.

Door-to-door and secondhand sales

We list license applications for door-to-door and secondhand sales.

Dry cleaning and laundry

We list the applications for new dry cleaning and laundry business licenses.

Food and restaurants

You can apply for a license for many food-related businesses, restaurants and events.

Entertainment and recreation

We explain how entertainment and recreation businesses can get a license from the City.

Lodging

Find what you need to know for your lodging business.

Vehicles

We approve licenses for cars, trucks, taxis, drivers and related services.

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Temporary events

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Bring Your Own Bag ordinance

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Licensing process

Watch videos explaining the process to get a business license.

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