Repair garage

You must have a license if you repair cars and trucks.

Definition

Repairs include mechanical:

  • Alterations 
  • Body work  
  • Diagnostic testing 
  • Equipment  
  • Maintenance 
  • Parts  
  • Service

A license is not required for:

  • Gas stations that check fluid levels, replace filters and offer other minor services  
  • Companies that repair their private vehicles 
person leaning over on a vehicle for repairs

Before you begin

See How to open a new business

Application

Repair garages in Minneapolis are required to be licensed. 

See Repair Garage Application

Fee

Find your license fee

Submit your application 

Submit your application to Business Licenses & Consumer Services

If you have questions, contact:

More information

Complaints

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Disclaimer

The information on this page should serve only as guidelines. 

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Contact us

Business Licenses & Consumer Services

Community Planning & Economic Development

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Phone

612-673-2080

Fax

612-673-3399

Address

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

 

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Phone

311 or 612-673-3000

TTY

612-263-6850

 

Office hours

7 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Monday – Friday