A Wrecking Business Trade License allows the holder to engage in the business of, or do any work on, wrecking or demolishing any building or structure in Saint Paul.

Code Requirements: See Chapter 368 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code for information about building trade business licenses.

Apply for a Wrecking of Buildings License in PAULIE

Your business trade license application will need the following required document(s):

  • A completed and notarized $10,000 Surety Bond from a licensed State of Minnesota agency
    • Please use the above City of St Paul bond form. Other bond forms will not be accepted.
  • A Certificate of Insurance with a combined single limit of liability for bodily injury and property damage of $500,000; or $500,000 bodily injury and $200,000 property damage and thirty (30) day notice of cancellation
    • Our department must be listed as a certificate holder as follows: City of Saint Paul, DSI, 375 Jackson Street, Suite 220, Saint Paul MN 55101.
  • Proof of Worker's Compensation Form

Fees: The annual fee for a wrecking license is $65.00.

Expiration/Renewal: All trade licenses expire on December 1 and may be renewed annually.

If you have questions, contact DSI at 651-266-8989, or email the DSI Message Center.