Horse and carriage

See the application for a horse and carriage livery service.

Definition

Horse and carriage livery service is:

  • A horse-drawn, two- or four-wheel carriage for hire
  • Driven by the owner or designated driver
  • For the recreational transportation of the public

You do not need a separate license for each horse.

horse drawn carriage

Requirements

Insurance

The City requires $500,000 in general liability insurance.

See Insurance certificate

Veterinary certification

Submit certification for each horse from a veterinarian licensed by the State.

Hours of operation

Hours of operation are:

  • Subject to Public Works parade, festival and other event restrictions
  • Limited to 6:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m. and 3:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m.

Rates

You must post rates on the carriage so that passengers can see them when:

  • Entering the carriage
  • Seated in the carriage

Application

See Horse and Carriage Livery Services Application

Fee

Find your license fee

Submit your application

Submit your application to Business Licenses & Consumer Services

If you have questions, contact:

Contact us

Business Licenses & Consumer Services

Community Planning & Economic Development

Phone

612-673-2080

Fax

612-673-3399

Address

Public Service Building 
505 Fourth Ave. S., Room 220
Minneapolis, MN 55415

Environmental Health

Minneapolis Health Department

Phone

612-673-3000

Address

Public Service Center
505 Fourth Ave S, Room 520
Minneapolis, MN 55415
 

Minneapolis 311

 
 

Office hours

7 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Monday – Friday