General information

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

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Learn how to apply for a business license

See what you need to know to get a business license.

Find my license inspector

Find the City license inspector assigned to your area of the city.

Fees and fines

See what the City charges for licenses and fines.

Business forms

We share checklists, definitions and resources for business license applications.

What Minneapolis does not license

Hennepin County and the State of Minnesota issue some business licenses.

Cannabis rules for all businesses

Understand how the cannabis law may impact your business.

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Minneapolis Development Review (MDR)
License fees
Sewer Availability Charge (SAC)
Hennepin County
Inspector directory

State

Federal

Federal Tax ID Number

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Business Licenses & Consumer Services

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Phone

Fax

612-673-3399

Address

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

Last updated on October 16, 2023